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14 Dec 2023

Boosting NHS productivity demands a healthy dose of realism

Patrick Garratt examines the productivity growth challenges facing the NHS as well as the internal and external factors influencing the NHS' ability to meet government expectations.

Briefing
22 Nov 2023

On the day briefing: autumn statement 2023

This briefing outlines the key fiscal measures announced in the 2023 autumn statement

Report
13 Jul 2023

Stretched to the limit: tackling the NHS productivity challenge

Our new report explores the barriers trusts face as they try to recover performance and improve productivity.

Briefing
16 Mar 2023

Next day briefing: Spring Budget 2023

This briefing outlines the key policy announcements and our analysis of the implications for the health and care sector.

Report
01 Mar 2023

No more sticking plasters: repairing and transforming the NHS estate

Our new report explores the state of capital funding and allocations across the NHS provider sector and sets out how capital investment has the potential to transform the NHS.

Blog
09 Apr 2021

New data on the capital maintenance backlog: a special blog for governors

Recent NHS Digital data shows there has been a substantial deterioration in the NHS estate. Patrick Garratt explains the current picture in more detail.

Blog
19 Jan 2021

The growing maintenance backlog across the NHS estate

Patrick Garratt discusses the latest release of the estates return information collection (ERIC) data and what that means for the NHS.

Blog
13 Jan 2021

Designing a new financial regime for the provider sector

Patrick Garratt discusses reforms currently being proposed to the NHS financial framework.

Briefing
27 Nov 2020

On the day briefing: 2021/22 national tariff payment system engagement document

Our briefing highlights potential proposals that NHSE/I will set out in the statutory consultation on the next national tariff payment system

Briefing
16 Sep 2020

On the day briefing – revised NHS contracts and payment guidance

Our On The Day Briefing summarises the system finance guidance that has been issued by NHSE/I

Blog
26 Jun 2020

The 'new normal' for NHS finances after the COVID-19 pandemic

NHS Providers policy officer Patrick Garratt discusses the 'new normal' of NHS finances as the health service enters the second phase of the coronavirus pandemic.

Blog
30 Apr 2020

Testing questions

Patrick Garrett, policy officer, reflects on the urgent need for the government to provide a clear, updated testing strategy as we enter the next stage of the pandemic.

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