Hospitals could face ‘one of the most challenging winters on record’
NHS leaders have told the i that the NHS is heading into “one of its most challenging winters”, with Covid-19, … Read more
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NHS bosses accuse Boris Johnson of ‘structural discrimination’ against mental health
In an interview with the Observer, Saffron Cordery, the deputy chief executive of NHS providers, launched a scathing attack on … Read more
PPE shortage row – hospital leaders hit out at government
The Guardian reports that for the first time in the current crisis, hospital leaders have directly attacked the government over … Read more
NHS bosses urge PM to give NHS 100 new hospitals plus an extra £7bn a year
Boris Johnson’s government is being urged by the bosses of the 240 NHS trusts in England to build 100 new … Read more
Treasury curbs on NHS capital spending at ‘crisis point’
Treasury restrictions on how much hospitals in England can spend on capital projects are forcing some to put off developments … Read more
Provider deficit will be ‘at least £500m’ in 2017-18
NHS trusts are heading for a deficit of more than £500m next year, the body which represents the sector has … Read more
Mission Impossible? The task for NHS Providers in 2017/2018
The 2017 Budget on 8 March confirmed that, while there was extra money for social care and a small amount … Read more
NHS Trust Leaders Warn Staff Shortages now Outweigh Fears Over Funding
The largest ever survey of NHS trust chairs and chief executives has revealed rising concern over the growing NHS “workforce … Read more
Promised £8bn extra for NHS is not enough, says hospitals boss
Theresa May will have to rip up the government’s financial plans for the NHS and commit more than the promised … Read more
STPs are making plans ‘they do not believe can be delivered’
Health economy leaders are being forced to draw up sustainability plans which they do not believe can be delivered, according … Read more