…latest statistics show the trust’s beds 98% full on January 19, even with 147 extra beds (almost an extra 10%) open. Most of the new buildings will simply be replacing…
…were excluded from the bidding process. In addition another £400m worth of X-rays, scans, blood tests and pathology tests were to be hived off to the private sector. The Department…
…& Research; Health & Community. It promotes the Framework as: “A fully OJEU compliant route to market for the provision of multidisciplinary consultancy services; covering a wide range of specialisms….
…in England. The major issue for care services is lack of staff. The latest data on vacancies in England shows that in 2021/22, there were 165,000 social care vacancies, that’s…
…partnerships, given the vast sums up for grabs from the taxpayer. Last month, commenting on the latest waiting list figures, Independent Healthcare Providers Network chief executive David Hare told market…
…expected to develop into ICSs by April 2021. The NHS Operation planning and Contracting Guidance 2020/21 is the latest step towards establishing NHS England’s plan: it is only 40 pages…
…between health and social care, introducing a single ring-fenced budget and raising the amount of free social care. Election debate In the midst of many promises at the latest election,…
…the UK. For example, Spain’s latest average pensioner cost is €4,173, compared with £4,396 in the UK.” Back in 2017 the Commons Health Committee was warned that if after a…
…Act, most notably removing the requirement to open increasing numbers of services up to competitive tender, and clearing the obstacles to integrated care systems that bring together commissioners and providers….