Voice, influence and support to join up health and care
We are the membership organisation for the NHS hospital, mental health, community and ambulance services treating patients and service users in the NHS in England.
State of the Provider Sector 2025
This report outlines the findings of our annual State of the provider sector survey, providing a snapshot of the issues facing hospital, mental health, ambulance and community services across England.
Delivery and performance
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InsightsNHS Activity Tracker: January 2026
16 Jan 2026In this briefing, we analyse NHS England's monthly performance data across acute, ambulance, community and mental health sectors.
Delivery and performance
InsightsNHS Digital Workforce statistics: December 2025
9 Jan 2026This briefing outlines the latest workforce statistics from NHS Digital, featuring workforce data, sickness absence rates, vacancy data, and NHS staff earnings estimates.
Workforce
Delivery and performance
InsightsAdvanced Foundation Trust Programme: guide for applicants consultation submission
9 Jan 2026In this joint consultation response with NHS Confederation on the eligibility and application process for AFTs and for holding IHO contracts, we highlight members' views on the proposals.
Governance
Integration
NHS architecture
InsightsThe Mental Health Act 2025: what you need to know
8 Jan 2026This briefing, produced in partnership with NHS Confederation and Mills & Reeve, outlines what you need to know about the Mental Health Act 2025.
Mental health
InsightsA brighter future is possible in 2026
5 Jan 2026In this blog Daniel Elkeles looks ahead to some of the challenges for the NHS in 2026.
Delivery and performance
Finance
Quality
Workforce
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Building an evidence-based approach to mental health care
19 Dec 2025In this blog Emily Gibbons highlights the importance of sound data for good mental health services.
Mental health
Training and events
From board development to leadership training and national events, we help you grow, adapt, share insight and shape better care across the provider sector.
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