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Should governments run health services? The key principles of the NHS are that it is free at the point of use, funded through taxation, and accessible to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. When it was founded and since, we have assumed that the government should manage hospitals and other health services. It is not clear why this has not been challenges. In the late 1991 the Thatcher government introduced GP fundholding: this allowed GPs a budget to pay for care from any qualified provider, which included independent sector providers. The Blair government subsequently expanded the use of the independent sector, for example through its Independent Sector Treatment Centre (ISTC) programme. Now independent sector hospitals carry out about 10% of elective procedures. Despite that, state funding and state provision remain yoked together. There is no intrinsic relationship between the two. We could achieve the principles of the NHS through state funding and entirely independent sector provision. There is a persistent belief that it is obvious that care is cheaper if provided by a state-owned hospital rather than a privately-owned one. Doubtless there is the additional cost of the profit independent sector providers would seek, but this might be more than offset by savings through increased efficiency. State provision of healthcare is intrinsically inefficient because of the need to meet the needs of a plethora of stakeholders. Quality of care, cost-effectiveness, and strategic coordination are all possible through a robust commissioning process. We should not assume that they require state provision.

🚨 The Changing Face of Healthcare: NHS England Leading the Way 🚨 In an era of rapid change, NHS England stands as a pillar of resilience, innovation, and hope for millions across the UK. But healthcare is evolving, and so is the NHS. ✨ What’s Next for NHS England? As we navigate new challenges—rising demand, workforce pressures, and technological advancements—NHS England is transforming healthcare delivery: 🩺 Patient-Centered Care: Empowering individuals with more personalised, accessible, and equitable services. 🌱 Sustainable Healthcare: Leading the charge toward a greener future, ensuring that healthcare growth aligns with environmental responsibility. 🤝 Community Partnerships: Collaborating with local health systems, private organisations, and global health leaders to drive systemic change. Now, more than ever, NHS England needs our collective support—because the future of healthcare is everyone’s business. 💙 How we can add value? 💙 We specialise in working with healthcare organisations, understanding their unique challenges, and delivering tailored payroll, marketing and credit control solutions that enable them to focus on what matters most—patient care. 📩 Let’s Connect! Join Are you a healthcare leader or payroll manager in the NHS or private healthcare sector? Connect with us to discuss how we can support and enhance your organisation’s efficiency. Together, we can build a healthier, more sustainable future. #HealthcareFinance #Probuizz #BookkeepingServices #NHSEngland #FinancialManagement #HealthcareInnovation #Let’sConnect #LetsConnect #NHS #Globlehealthcare

Quiz Time! I was chatting to a friend (not in healthcare) about the 10-year plan consultation and I found myself trying to describe the organisational structure for NHS primary care in England to a layman 🤔 My suggestion for Wes is that some clarity, if not simplification, of the landscape would be progress for all stakeholders – we shouldn’t assume that it is easy to understand, and that’s just for primary care. As it’s Friday, and to illustrate my point, I’ve created a little quiz.... 🤩 Which ‘entities’ are described below – choose from ICS, ICB, Place, GP Fed, PCN and Practice (definitions are mostly NHSE or Confed)? A - ...collaborative arrangements between organisations responsible for arranging and delivering health and care services and others with a role in improving health and wellbeing. B - ...enable greater provision of proactive, personalised, coordinated and more integrated health and social care for people close to home C – ...local partnerships that bring health and care organisations together to develop shared plans and joined-up services D – ...to plan and deliver high-quality healthcare for a specific geographical area E - ...to improve the quality of care for patients by working together to deliver services at scale F – ...an independent business that provides services to the NHS under contract...the main point of contact for general healthcare for NHS patients #nhsprimarycare #nhs #jargonbusting #organisationpurpose #clarityofpurpose #patientengagement #KISS

Yobe State enrols 275,358 people into contributory healthcare scheme, recruits 311 new health workers The Yobe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (YSCHMA) has enrolled 275,358 people into the state’s contributory healthcare scheme, reflecting its commitment to expanding healthcare coverage. #311newhealthworkers #GovMaiMalaBuni #ThYobeStateContributoryHealthcareManagementAgency

”Over the past 40 years, many health-care systems that were once publicly owned or financed have moved towards privatising their services, primarily through outsourcing to the private sector. But what has the impact been of privatisation on the quality of care? A key aim of this transition is to improve quality of care through increased market competition along with the benefits of a more flexible and patient-centred private sector. However, concerns have been raised that these reforms could result in worse care, in part because it is easier to reduce costs than increase quality of #health care. ” ”We found that hospitals converting from public to private ownership status tended to make higher profits than public #hospitals that do not convert, primarily through the selective intake of patients and reductions to staff numbers. We also found that aggregate increases in privatisation frequently corresponded with worse health outcomes for patients. Very few studies evaluated this important reform and there are gaps in the literature. However, based on the evidence available, we provide evidence that challenges the justifications for health-care privatisation and concludes that the scientific support for further privatisation of health-care services is weak.” #lifestylemedicine

Building a Healthier Future for the NHS The UK Government recently launched a national consultation aimed at transforming the NHS for the future. This 10-year plan invites everyone—public members, healthcare workers, and industry experts—to share their insights on how the NHS can evolve to meet today’s and tomorrow’s healthcare needs. The plan focuses on expanding community care, boosting digital infrastructure, and prioritising preventive care strategies. 📢 Get involved and have your say! Contribute your insights and read more about this initiative on the official consultation portal: change.nhs.uk and the government’s overview here: Gov.uk NHS Reform Consultation GOV.UK Financial Times National Health Executive .Let’s work together to ensure the NHS continues to thrive and serve as a world-class healthcare system. #HealthcareReform #NHSFuture #HealthcareInnovation

'The NHS budget is not being spent where it should be—too great a share is being spent in hospitals, too little in the community, and productivity is too low.' This is one of the key findings of Lord Darzi's Independent Investigation of the National Health Service in England, which was published today. It paints a honest and stark picture of the troubled state of the NHS, yet finds hope through the underlying fundamentals being strong despite overall challenges. Lord Darzi doesn't set out to make recommendations regarding next steps - he highlights the lack of capital funding, the work needed to improve outcomes and reduce inequalities through access to timely care. He also highlights the need to improve uptake of targeted screening programmes and a need to shift care into the community, moving from 'diagnose and treat' to 'predict and prevent'. These are noble ambitions but the challenges are huge, made more difficult by changing demographics, growing demand, growing cost pressures and a widening workforce gap. So what next? The work starts now on developing the 10-year health plan, which should be published early next year. This will require an associated funding plan and we may have more clarity around funding as part of the Budget on October 30th. In the meantime, systems should consider how they can drive productivity and get the most 'bang for their buck' as additional funding may not be readily available in the short term. There is an associated call to action for all healthcare providers, professional bodies and suppliers - now is a time for partnership and collaboration to address the reform needed to develop new ways of working and models of care.....and help save a broken NHS. https://lnkd.in/ehZapjse

Took a while but I am delighted to announce the publication of the updated Enabling Staff Movement toolkit >>> https://lnkd.in/efJKvCTW . This resource is designed to enhance collaboration, it supports organisations in safely moving and sharing of staff to deliver healthcare services. Special thanks to everyone in and out of NHS England who helped along the way: NHS Employers Melanie Whitfield Daniel Elkins Angela Maragna Marcus Appleton Charlotte Dainter - Chartered FCIPD Elaine Yip Nicola Fowler Christos Amyrotos and others.

🌍 UK Government Launches UniqueNational Conversation to Help Shape the Future of the NHS It is calling on the entire nation to share their experiences and ideas to help improve our National Health Service (NHS). This initiative invites NHS staff, clinicians, and the public to contribute to shaping the government’s “10 Year Health Plan.” The NHS is one of the largest employers in the world, with over 1.3 million staff. Its annual budget of around £180 billion makes it larger than the economies of some countries, such as Greece or New Zealand. With such a significant role in our society, this conversation is crucial for everyone—not just those working in healthcare. I believe this is an important and valuable opportunity for everyone—from patients to professionals—to help shape the future of this vital institution. 💬 Whether you’ve benefited from NHS services or have ideas on how they can be improved, your voice is crucial in shaping a better health service for all. You can share your views by visiting change.nhs.uk or using the NHS App until the start of next year. The NHS touches all of our lives in one way or another, and it’s in all our interests to ensure it remains strong, innovative, and able to provide world-class care for generations to come. Your input matters! 🔗 Contribute your ideas today: change.nhs.uk #NHS #Healthcare #UKHealth #10YearHealthPlan #PublicConsultation #HealthInnovation #HealthPolicy #TeleHealth #FutureOfHealthcare #PatientCare #NHSStaff #HealthReform #UKGovernment #NationalHealth #HealthSystem #YourNHSYourSay #Innovation #Clinics