Articles tagged with: NHS England
While the chancellor deals in economic optimism, reality in the NHS is tough – and getting tougher
27 Apr 2022 Coronavirus
While the chancellor deals in economic optimism, reality in the NHS is tough – and getting tougher
Sunak's plan to cut £4.75bn in “efficiency savings” from the NHS budget is a classic of the “heroic optimism untethered to reality” genre
Spring Statement: Sunak’s silence on departmental spending ‘signals new squeeze’
24 Mar 2022 Economy
Spring Statement: Sunak’s silence on departmental spending ‘signals new squeeze’
Institute for Fiscal Studies says lack of new cash chips 10% off Spending Review settlements
As Big Dog nears his final trip to the vet, briefings break out over the NHS Elective Recovery Plan
23 Feb 2022 Coronavirus
As Big Dog nears his final trip to the vet, briefings break out over the NHS Elective Recovery Plan
The plan forms a handy battleground for Conservative leadership ambitions but gives little detail on how aspirations to cut waiting lists will be met, Andy Cowper writes
MPs demand more transparency over £1bn private hospitals deal
28 Jan 2022 Commercial
MPs demand more transparency over £1bn private hospitals deal
NHS England chief rapped for failure to publish ministerial direction letter on time
Andy Cowper: The PM plays party games while the NHS strains under Covid pressures
19 Jan 2022 Coronavirus
Andy Cowper: The PM plays party games while the NHS strains under Covid pressures
The PM’s non-apology on the “BYOB” No.10 garden party won’t convince many. Meanwhile, NHS workforce and waiting list challenges remain
MPs voice concerns over Javid’s £1bn private hospitals ministerial direction
13 Jan 2022 Coronavirus
MPs voice concerns over Javid’s £1bn private hospitals ministerial direction
Health secretary signs off on £90m-a-month plans to put sector on standby to provide backup for NHS services
Don’t ignore other areas of care when tackling Covid backlog, DHSC told
06 Jan 2022 Coronavirus
Don’t ignore other areas of care when tackling Covid backlog, DHSC told
MPs also warn against a "targets culture" of focusing solely on reducing numbers
NHS Digital and NHSX to be merged into NHS England
25 Nov 2021 Digital, Data & Technology
NHS Digital and NHSX to be merged into NHS England
Move will accelerate transformation and enable consistent messaging, leaders of tech units say
Theresa May unveils 10-year NHS reform plans despite Treasury opposition
07 Jan 2019 Economics
Theresa May unveils 10-year NHS reform plans despite Treasury opposition

The prime minister admitted the NHS funding boost announced last year would mean “less room for manoeuvre” in other areas of public spending.
Former head of civil service Bob Kerslake quits NHS role over government under-funding
11 Dec 2017 Health & Social Care
Former head of civil service Bob Kerslake quits NHS role over government under-funding

Former civil service head raises concerns about increasing demand pressures across the health service
Hammond pledges to fund nursing pay rise – but quiet on rest of public sector
22 Nov 2017 Brexit
Hammond pledges to fund nursing pay rise – but quiet on rest of public sector

Trade unions blast chancellor for failing to alleviate pressure on the civil service as it delivers Brexit