Rising demand and long waits are the biggest challenges for NHS trusts providing children and young people’s services. This report highlights the importance of tackling these issues and improving outcomes for children and young people. Read the report in full👇

New-look NHS Providers #NHSActivityTracker with detail and commentary on #NHS performance covering mental health, community and ambulance services as well as hospitals 👇

"Based on trust leaders' clear and consistent feedback, we have been calling for urgent reform of the CQC." Julian Hartley responds to Wes Streeting MP announcement to boost oversight of Care Quality Commission. Read more here ➡️ bit.ly/4bYp6aE

"We recognise the important role of regulation in the #NHS, but for it to add value it needs good behaviours, effective leadership and the right expertise." This is something our recent Good quality regulation report called for. Read the report⤵️ bit.ly/3v9gm29

Earning my keep.

🎧 Hear Saffron Cordery call for a “speedy” government review of the New Hospital Programme on Times Radio with Adam Boulton. 🔊 “It’s really good that they are looking at the capital investment needed for the NHS.” ⏯️Listen from 01:14:39 bit.ly/3WLOc8g

There is no room for racism. We condemn the racist violence on our streets, threatening communities including NHS workers. We support all of the emergency services working to keep people safe. And we stand in solidarity with our own staff at NHS Providers.

The cats out the bag 🤫 We’re excited to announce that Sathnam Sanghera will be our chair for Annual Conference and Exhibition. An acclaimed author, he will be guiding us over the two days. Welcome, Sathnam! #NHSP24 Book here ➡️ bit.ly/4bZKvku

Timely NHS Providers report reflects turbulent times in #NHS regulation. Recognition that regulation has an important role to play. But trusts under relentless pressure facing regulatory requirements "detached from reality". 👇 nhsproviders.org/a-pivotal-mome…

Mark your calendars for 17 September! 📆 We're hosting our latest #ChairsCEOs in London! Expect strategic updates and insights from Julian Hartley, a session exploring anchor institutions and opportunities for discussion and Q&As! Join us ➡️ bit.ly/3WUdFwi

#NHSActivityTracker August edition is now live 📊 Read our analysis of NHS England's national performance data, exploring the latest trends in #NHS demand and activity, and how University Hospital Southampton 💙 are improving cancer care in this month's case study. ➡️ bit.ly/3WOGnNZ

The irony is not lost on me…. Read my comment piece in the HSJ that addresses some of the steps the NHS should take to ensure our ethnic staff and communities feel safe and valued in light of recent events. Should the NHS quit X?

Strong piece by Edna Boampong rightly calls on #NHS leaders to be bold, brave and unwavering in confronting racism👇

"Without a healthy workforce, we will not have an NHS." In this blog, Doctors In Distress' Naomi Gornall sets out why the wellbeing and mental health of all healthcare staff should be prioritised. Read now👇

Taking a strategic approach to addressing health inequalities is key. This briefing sets out the key elements of a successful trust strategy to reduce health inequalities, including: 👤Clear leadership ⚙️System integration ⚖️Measurable outcomes Explore➡️bit.ly/4e0XOS6

There are now more people than ever before in contact with mental health services. 📈 Latest performance figures report 1.94 million people in June were in contact with mental health services. Read our #NHSActivityTracker to learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3STvB7J

Book your place for #ChairsCEOs network in London! Free to attend, our agenda includes: 📊 A strategic policy update from Julian Hartley and Isabel Lawicka ⚓ A panel session on anchor institutions 🗣️ An update from Penny Dash, chair at @HealthierNWL. 👉 bit.ly/3WUdFwi

The Taskforce for Diversity in NHS Communications has now begun! Delivered in partnership between NHS Providers and NHS Confederation, the taskforce held it’s first meeting and will soon be developing recommendations to improve #NHSCommsDiversity! Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3B0K8Zi

Today we held a roundtable event at #LDConf, hosted by Denis Campbell. The session focused on the causes and impact of #HealthInequalities. Thank you to colleagues from across the sector who joined us to discuss how all parties must come together to build a #NextGenerationNHS.

Nice to see PRWeek UK feature the first meeting of the NHS communications taskforce, established by NHS Providers, NHS Confederation and Centre for Health Communications Research. It seeks to drive much needed diversity within the sector. Read more 🔗 bit.ly/3ZrOMcP