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.
Our new report makes the case for why capital matters and how we have campaigned to influence recent policy developments in this area.
Our new report provides an overview of how the sector is performing and explores the challenges it faces as providers work towards delivering the NHS long term plan.
Our report explores the deliverability of control totals, the efficiency challenge, and the likely impact on performance across the provider sector.
Saffron Cordery says while NHS front line is holding out thanks to the calm dedication and professionalism of its staff, the next fortnight is key to tackling the virus.
Saffron Cordery
We call for capital investment in the mental health estate, highlighting that two thirds of trusts will not receive the funding they need this year to invest in urgent repairs.
This briefing outlines the real impact under-prioritisation of investment in the mental health estate is having on trusts.
A new report from NHS Providers sets out the scale of the task required to rebuild and equip the NHS to make it fit for the 21st century.
Saffron Cordery
David Williams discusses the importance of a substantial capital settlement for the NHS.
David Williams
We summarise NHSE/I, CQC and HEE board papers for January 2020.
Patrick Garratt
Chris Hopson responds to the NHS operational planning and contracting guidance 2020/21.
Our briefing outlines the delivery task for both NHS providers and commissioners for the coming financial year.
David Williams
Chris Hopson responds to the appointment of former health and social care secretary Jeremy Hunt as chair of the health and social care select committee.
This briefing considers the NHS Funding Bill and outlines our view.
Saffron Cordery discusses significant challenges facing mental health provision that need to be addressed.
Ella Fuller discusses the challenges facing mental health provision and trusts that need to be addressed.
Ella Fuller
