Integration and system working
Supporting finance staff and others involved in the integration of services across primary, community and secondary care services, as well as local authorities and charities.
Policy and guidance
Our detailed directory of all the resources the HFMA has on offer.
This draft statement sets out the essential attributes of a CFO, along with key roles and example activities. Feedback is welcome by end July.
The map brings together the key guidance and models to support effective corporate governance within the NHS.
This map provides a quick reference guide to key guidance documents, national statistics and data from across healthcare systems and think tanks.
From April, some integrated care boards will take on full delegation of specialised services.
The HFMA has responded to the consultation on the changes to the NHS standard contract for 2024/25
The HFMA has responded to the consultation on the 2024/25 NHS payment scheme.
The provider selection regime (PSR) came into force on 1 January 2024 - reflecting the move away from competitive tendering and towards integration.
This supplement showcases the 2023 winners and those shortlisted for awards. The winners were announced during the HFMA annual conference in December.
In September, the DHSC published an open call for evidence to support their review of arrangements between NHS bodies and local authorities.
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 joint briefing from the Good Governance Institute (GGI) and the HFMA aims to support systems as they work on system risk management.
A short overview of local authority finance and governance, exploring the priorities and challenges facing local authorities.
A guide with links to key training, tools and publications to support ICB finance staff.
The HFMA sets out its views on the current NHS pressures and what needs to happen now.
The HFMA has responded to the consultation on the 2023/25 NHS payment scheme.
News and analysis
Diabetes treatment costs the health service more than £10bn a year. Can patient pathways be changed to deliver better outcomes at lower costs?
A new community services currency could help systems to better understand the needs of their localities and develop services to match.
The blog highlights the top 10 online HFMA session from across the 2023/24 event programme.
ICB chief finance officer Paul Brown took part in an HFMA study tour to Australia to get a new perspective on joining up services.
The only way the NHS can address the significant challenges it faces is by working as one across system partners and professions.
The government wants to standardise the design and build of new hospitals with the aim of increasing consistency and saving money and time.
It is the season to be…wading through the planning guidance and developing robust financial plans. Keith Wood presents a wishlist for a better process
We need to break down barriers across systems, understand each other’s finance and governance structures, and share practical examples of what works
Not investing in the reduction of inequalities because of current financial pressures is a false economy.
Most people recognise the benefits of skills development. Better skilled staff will be better equipped to face new challenges and adapt.
Mr Shearer (pictured) is currently site chief finance officer for St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which now operates as a hospi
The NHS faces huge pressures, with a long list of missed targets and historically low performance metrics.
Upcoming events
This annual face-to-face event for all staff working in ICBs will offer keynotes and case studies.
Part of the working as one - international perspective series.
The HFMA mental health & learning disabilities conference is a development opportunity and is the largest face to face event for the MHLD network.
This event will bring together finance colleagues from across the country to discuss current and future challenges relating to payment systems.
The online event aims to support enormous opportunities that system working presents.
This webinar series offers colleagues of ICS organisations the opportunity to discuss common priorities, challenges, and successes within their field.
On-demand events
This course is for anyone who is studying whilst holding down a full-time job.
This session will give attendees practical ways that they can focus on quality in order to improve outcomes and reduce costs.
As part of HFMA president Claire Wilson’s 2024 theme ‘working as one’, this online event included case studies highlighting relevant examples.
HFMA Deputy Finance Director of the Year award winner webinar
This inaugural online forum for the healthcare in the community network provides attendees with an update on key topics for community trusts.
The HFMA Northern Branch would like to invite you to attend the 2024 annual conference.
The HFMA West Midlands Branch would like to invite you to attend the 2024 annual conference!
The HFMA members' summer series took place on 18-20 June
This forum will bring together finance professionals working in the mental health sector
The session aims to explore practical steps to make prevention work, ensuring its integration and efficacy in the healthcare system.
Workshop: Midlands CHC provider collaborative
Wes and Rob share details of a groundbreaking pilot project which is at the cutting edge of healthcare analytics.