Finance

NHS providers are facing intense financial pressure, with how their services are paid for and how much they cost under ever greater scrutiny. The funding gap facing the NHS is having a material impact on frontline providers and the services they are able to offer to patients.

The NHS needs a fair and transparent financial system that actively supports the delivery of key policy priorities and enables investment in high quality services and facilities.

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News
19 Mar 2024

NHS finances face further squeeze despite Budget boost

Saffron Cordery responds to analysis by the Health Foundation's REAL Centre on the value of government health spending following the chancellor's spring Budget.

Blog
07 Mar 2024

Jeremy Hunt must seize his chance to get the NHS back on track

Ahead of the Spring Budget, Sir Julian Hartley looks at how Chancellor Jeremy Hunt can get the NHS back on track by setting in motion the long-term investment and support it needs.

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Briefing
06 Mar 2024

On the day briefing: spring budget 2024

This briefing summaries key announcements made in the Spring budget 2024

News
06 Mar 2024

Trusts welcome 'temporary respite' following NHS funding boost

Sir Julian Hartley responds to today's Budget statement.

News
05 Feb 2024

More funding needed to reverse years of public health funding cuts

Saffron Cordery responds to the publication of the Public Health Grant allocations to local authorities in England for 2024/25.

News
01 Feb 2024

Alarm bells for trust leaders as NHS strike costs expected to hit £3bn

Sir Julian Hartley responds to an update at an NHS England board meeting today that strikes through to the end of January are expected to have a financial cost of over £1.5bn.

Submission
01 Feb 2024

NHS Providers response to the consultation on proposed amendments to the 2023/25 NHS Payment Scheme

Our written submission to the consultation on proposed amendments to the 2023/25 NHS Payment Scheme

Submission
01 Feb 2024

NHS Providers response to the 2024/25 NHS Standard Contract consultation

Our written submission to the 2024/25 NHS Standard Contract consultation

News
26 Jan 2024

Dilapidated buildings and equipment disrupt patient care

Saffron Cordery responds to new analysis from the Liberal Democrats showing the impact of the deteriorating NHS estate on patient care.

News
14 Dec 2023

Billions to prop up creaking NHS estate and plug mounting repairs backlog

Sir Julian Hartley responds to new figures showing how much repairs to its buildings and facilities cost the NHS.

Blog
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.

News
22 Nov 2023

Trusts feel the pinch as they strive to treat more patients with stretched resources

Sir Julian Hartley responds to the government's newly published Autumn Statement today.

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