A survey by NHS Providers of 143 trust leaders in England found that 82% think that restrictions on capital funding pose a medium or high risk to patient safety.
To address concerns around NHS estates and equipment, and deliver on the NHS long-term plan, the NHS needs a long-term commitment to capital funding, says the Health Foundations’ Josh...
Health services across Scotland face “significant financial challenges”, with the integration of health and social care adding further complexity, according to analysis.
Mediation consultant Terry Leigh explains how the NHS complaints system - often found to be long, frustrating and ineffective by users - could be improved.
A survey by the British Medical Association trade union has found 42% of GPs have reduced their hours to avoid being excessively taxed on their pensions.
Health secretary Matt Hancock has announced a consultation on NHS pensions, after changes to rules appear to have resulted in a reduction of doctor hours.
With no end to austerity in sight, adult social care in meltdown and GP surgeries under severe strain, prioritising prevention may seem impossible but it’s the only way to secure long-term...
Proposals in the long-term plan are too ‘NHS-centric’ and should allow local authorities equal decision-making powers for integrated care systems to work, MPs have said.
The ambition of improved patient care set out in the NHS long-term plan will be jeopardised without a commitment to invest in the health workforce, capital infrastructure and social care, a charity...
Financial performance among health providers has “improved significantly” but the sector is still too reliant on one-off efficiency savings, according to the latest data.
