…has been the appearance of intermediary companies: these companies are listed on the framework agreement, but do not themselves have ambulances, they sub-contract the work to other companies who do…
…… not locked-in an assumption that its increased investment in community and primary care will necessarily reduce the need for hospital beds. “Instead, taking a prudent approach, we have provided…
…back, with the implication that primary and community services and mental health might be expanded, although there have never been any details or commitments. The proposed acute service reductions were…
…it was British governments that created a competitive market in the NHS. They have opened it up to EU competition laws more than any other EU country. It’s been possible…
The French health care system is regularly touted by right wing commentators as superior in its performance to that in England – ignoring its considerably increased level of spending per…
…routine operations.” New performance measure Some of the comparative A&E figures will be impossible to compile this coming winter, since 14 NHS trusts are now testing out a new formula…
…rate. Fewer beds and staff combined with higher demands consequently leads to longer waiting times. Vulnerable individuals’ can experience a worsening in their conditions that make them more complex to…
…Foundation estimates much more (£1.5bn) would be needed to bring the UK up to EU average provision. The funding that has now been promised is expected to provide 300 diagnostic…
…into pockets and do the right thing before hospital security staff are forced to take strike action.” Compass Around 300 staff employed by private contractor Compass within NHS trusts in…