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UK “Health at a Glance 2017” Using OECD Indicators (BBC News / OECD)

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)’s Health at a Glance provides “the latest comparable data and trends on the performance of health systems in OECD countries”. Britain appears to be the “most obese nation” in Western Europe, … Continue reading →

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More Spent on the NHS Than Previously Thought (BMJ / BBC News)

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Previous estimates concerning the proportion of UK GDP spent on the NHS were probably on the low side: Full Text Link (Note: This article requires a suitable Athens password, a journal subscription or payment for access). Reference Appleby, J. … Continue reading →

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Financial Sustainability in the NHS: Holding Up a Mirror? Reflection (BBC News / NHS Improvement / NHS England / BMJ / OECD / BJS)

Posted on August 6, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The authors of the Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) report believe that the NHS may not actually need further money from the taxpayer, asserting that efficiency savings identified (in the field of general surgery alone, and without looking … Continue reading →

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More on NHS Funding and Expenditure: Questions of Balance Regarding Income Versus Outgoings (BBC News / King’s Fund / Health Foundation / BMJ)

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary NHS England hopes to save between £100 – £400 million of spending annually, by no longer funding / prescribing products and services identified by NHS Clinical Commissioners as having little or no clinical value. Full Text Link Reference Triggle, … Continue reading →

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NHS Model(s) of Care Essential for Ageing Population (NHS England / Guardian)

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Professor Sir Bruce Keogh, NHS England’s National Medical Director, has written about the NHS needing a revised model of care to meet rising demands for treatment from an ageing population. The existing model of delivery and service, involving an … Continue reading →

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Government Pledges a Further Two Billion for the NHS (BBC News / NHS England)

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary There has been an early announcement that the Government is to make an extra £2 billion for the health service next year. The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement on Wednesday is expected to explain how the extra funding will be for … Continue reading →

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More on Extra Funding Requirements for the NHS? (BBC News / King’s Fund)

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The King’s Fund has proposed that the NHS in England probably needs £2 billion more next year, given the extent of deteriorating performance on some targets and the rising numbers of NHS trust deficits. The King’s Fund briefing has … Continue reading →

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Brief Guide to the New NHS (NHS England)

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary This updated guide, from NHS England, clarifies the structure and function of the NHS, reflecting changes from the Health and Social Care Act 2012. Topic headings include: Introduction The NHS belongs to us all. Foreword (Sir Bruce Keogh). NHS … Continue reading →

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NHS England Funding Shortfall? (BBC News)

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary NHS England is reported to be facing a funding gap of up to £2 billion in its budget for the next financial year. Full Text Link Reference Pym, H. (2014). NHS England ‘facing funding gap of up to £2bn’. … Continue reading →

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2015 Challenge Declaration (NHS Confederation)

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary This NHS Confederation report examines challenges for the NHS: The need challenge. The culture challenge. The design challenge. The finance challenge. The leadership challenge. The workforce challenge. Full Text Link Reference The 2015 Challenge Declaration. London: NHS Confederation, May … Continue reading →

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