Saffron has been NHS Providers deputy chief executive since 2018, and between June 2022 – February 2023 was interim chief executive. She has worked in the healthcare sector since 2007.

Saffron has extensive experience in policy development, influencing and communications. Before moving into healthcare, Saffron was head of public affairs at the Local Government Association, the voice of local councils in England. Her early career focused on influencing EU legislation and policy development, and she started working life in adult and community education.

She has a degree in Modern Languages from the University of Manchester, for ten years was a board member and then chair of a 16–19 college in Hampshire and is a trustee of GambleAware, a leading charity committed to minimising gambling-related harm.

Contact Saffron:
saffron.cordery@nhsproviders.org

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08 Mar 2023

Fixing the roof is critical for more than patients

Saffron Cordery discusses the NHS estate and the need for significant investment to enable the health service to provide the best care for patients and a suitable working environment for staff.

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23 Feb 2023

Boards are driving the digital agenda

Saffron Cordery and Dr Navina Evans, chief executive at Health Education England, discuss how boards are driving the digital agenda and share eight broad themes for good digital leadership.

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08 Feb 2023

Let's connect – a better system of care for children and young people depends on it

Saffron Cordery discusses the good work of NHS mental health trusts and the significant challenges they also face in supporting children and young people with their care.

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03 Feb 2023

The NHS in 2023: January has set the tone for a challenging year ahead

Saffron Cordery discusses the challenges that lay ahead for the NHS in what is set to be another extremely busy year for the health service.

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31 Jan 2023

We need radical action and government leadership to put the NHS on a sustainable footing

Saffron Cordery discusses the need for radical action and government leadership to put the NHS on a sustainable footing amid industrial action escalation.

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20 Dec 2022

The impact of industrial action on the NHS

Saffron Cordery discusses the industrial action and the impact it is having on the health service.

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15 Nov 2022

Opening speech by Saffron Cordery at NHS Providers annual conference and exhibition 2022

The full transcript for Saffron Cordery's opening speech today (15 November) at NHS Providers annual conference and exhibition 2022 in Liverpool.

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02 Nov 2022

Hunt wants a fully funded NHS plan – now is his chance to deliver it

Saffron Cordery discusses the need for NHS finances to be placed on a sustainable footing and why now is the time for the chancellor Jeremy Hunt to deliver on his ambition for a fully funded NHS plan.

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18 Oct 2022

Harnessing digital to deliver system ambitions

Saffron Cordery, and NHS Confederation chief executive Matthew Taylor, explore why embracing digital technology will be fundamental in ensuring ICBs achieve their core purposes.

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04 Oct 2022

Prioritising patient and staff safety in the NHS

Saffron Cordery discusses the New Hospital Programme and says it is important government funds the work properly and lets trusts get on with it as quickly as possible.

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22 Sep 2022

Tomorrow, the NHS must not fall victim to financial trade-offs

Saffron Cordery discusses the importance of the government not allowing the NHS to fall victim to financial trade-offs ahead of the chancellor's mini-budget.

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30 Aug 2022

'Nobody in the NHS wants people hanging on for ops, care and appointments'

Saffron Cordery says nobody in the NHS wants people hanging on for treatment, as a newspaper poll reveals what people think should be top NHS priorities for the new prime minister.

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