Leadership, workforce and diversity
Improving the diversity of staff in NHS finance roles and to drive recruitment, retention and development.
Policy and guidance
Our detailed directory of all the resources the HFMA has on offer.
This supplement showcases the 2023 winners and those shortlisted for awards. The winners were announced during the HFMA annual conference in December.
Insights from Caroline Clarke’s visit to New York in June 2023, as she took up her new role as NHS England’s London regional director.
This briefing summarises NHS England’s plan, giving an overview of the key messages before focusing in on some of the financial implications.
The HFMA sets out its views on the current NHS pressures and what needs to happen now.
The HFMA has updated the mental health map which brings together key national guidance and useful resources to support NHS finance professionals.
The HFMA annual awards recognise best practice in financial reporting, financial management and governance.
On 17 October, the Chancellor announced that the Government has reversed its decision to repeal the off-payroll working reforms.
Costing has a major role to play in supporting the delivery of sustainable services across the NHS.
The HFMA annual awards recognise best practice in financial reporting, financial management and governance.
The Healthcare Costing for Value Institute and Future-Focused Finance have worked together to develop the Engagement Value Outcome (EVO) framework.
News and analysis
Losing doctors early from the NHS is costing taxpayers in England up to £2.4bn a year at the current rate, according to a British Medical Association
NHS managers need to be given more freedom to make local decisions and avoid a simple culture of compliance, MPs were told this week.
Health unions gave a clear indication this week that their recent campaigns for improved pay are not over.
Consultants in England have accepted the latest pay offer from the government, removing the threat of further industrial action.
The 2024/25 priorities and operational planning guidance, published by NHS England, has demanded improved A&E waiting times.
Improving productivity was identified as a key to improving the NHS’s performance in the 2024/25 priorities and operational planning guidance.
Further concerns have been raised about the productivity assumptions included in NHS England’s long-term workforce plan.
The HFMA is providing support for under-pressure finance leaders.
A round-up of recent appointments in NHS finance
This is my first update since our annual conference in December. Once again, it was a tremendous event with a great range of speakers and opportunitie
Karl Simkins called time on an almost 39-year career in NHS finance at the end of January.
Finance leaders in the NHS could be starting on an MBA in September if they sign for the HFMA executive route to gain an HFMA masters-level diploma.
Events
Influencing and negotiating are things that we all do both in our business and private lives.
The annual mental health conference reflected on the most recent national policies for mental health
This forum was a high-level briefing designed to stimulate debate and discussion.
Estates and facilities played a crucial role in the national response to COVID-19
The annual mental health conference is an event which reflects on the most recent national policies for mental health.
This high-level briefing was an ideal way to kick off the New Year and re-focus
On 1 July 2022 clinical commissioning groups were abolished and their responsibilities - along with some new ones – were transferred to ICBs.
This forum was designed as an update on NHS finance current priorities covering the role of the non-executive.
In December 2022, we gathered together for our annual conference to discuss and learn about the upcoming opportunities and challenges facing the NHS f
Following a very challenging few years, now more than ever we want to make sure staff feel supported at work.
A discussion of common priorities, challenges and successes within their field
This unique online event provided HFMA members with a variety of engaging sessions over three days.