NHS

The recent Lord’s Select Committee Report on the long-term sustainability of the NHS, addresses concerns about views from various Government Bodies, failing to plan effectively for the future.

Health Services and Adult Social Care continue to take a hit, and current challenges require a long-term direction for the health system. The NHS are adamant goals for the future must take priority.

The country is almost half way through the Five Year Forward View plan, and there are still many concerns for the plan of action when the five years are up. The report also displayed some of the same challenges we have experienced for a while, with long-term funding a key concern and the research revealing that 55% of people expect the NHS to deteriorate as confirmation of this. It is integral that we regain confidence from our public by addressing this issue, and tackling it soon.

The Lords Select Committee report reflects an overarching consensus around the issues and what needs to change with the narrative for the NHS in its current form.

We must plan beyond 2020.

 

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Paul Briddock, director of policy at the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)

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Ferelith Gaze, Head of Pubic Affairs at NHS Providers, argues more investment is needed in the NHS for years to come.

There are roughly 1.3 million people aged 85 and over within England – this number is set to double over the next 20 years as we all begin to live longer. But will we be able to enjoy this longer period of life in good health?

A post-election priority for the Government, states Ferelith, should be to meet growing demand for services in the future. England’s demographic trends show the impact of changing times, and pose many questions including:

• How should the health and care system respond to this demographic shift?
• Should the NHS manage an increasing population of older people in declining health?
• Or – should the NHS work to increase the number of years in good health?

Politicians need to be realistic – the NHS have been asked to transform services, keep up with demand and meet Government commitments, all while facing low funding. If the country is to continue the way it is headed, staff will become unaffordable, and hospitals run down. Politicians should acknowledge the NHS is funded to meet demand or what is asked of the service is moulded to fit resources.

Health and social care also need assistance to work hand in hand, effectively and efficiently for all. Integration should be managed locally, but politicians need to give their support when changes are made to bring communities improved care. Social care funding needs addressing, as England are now facing a long-term social care challenge.

The NHS is at the fore-front of world-class care – we must invest in the NHS as an investment in the UK. 

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