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11/07/2013
NHS Faces Growing Funding Gap
The NHS could be facing a funding gap of some £30bn by 2020-21 if urgent action isn't taken over reorganising hospital and GP care.
In a report by NHS England, Sir David Nicholson has called for services to be concentrated in fewer hospitals.
He told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that services needed to be organised in a way that best suited patients.
He used stroke services as an example. He said the previous 31 London hospitals that offered stroke care some of the worst outcomes for patients, however, with services now concentrated in eight hospitals, outcomes are some of the best in Europe.
(MH/JP)
In a report by NHS England, Sir David Nicholson has called for services to be concentrated in fewer hospitals.
He told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that services needed to be organised in a way that best suited patients.
He used stroke services as an example. He said the previous 31 London hospitals that offered stroke care some of the worst outcomes for patients, however, with services now concentrated in eight hospitals, outcomes are some of the best in Europe.
(MH/JP)
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Over 40s offered 'Prime' advice for healthy living
Men and women over 40 are being encouraged to choose healthier lifestyles by a new publication available from GP practices on September 1. 'Prime', which is a magazine split into two specially tailored editions for men and women, will focus on the conditions which account for the most ill health in the UK.
Over 40s offered 'Prime' advice for healthy living
Men and women over 40 are being encouraged to choose healthier lifestyles by a new publication available from GP practices on September 1. 'Prime', which is a magazine split into two specially tailored editions for men and women, will focus on the conditions which account for the most ill health in the UK.
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£15m earmarked for access to NHS dentistry
Around £15 million has been earmarked for NHS dentistry to provide easier access for patients, the government has announced today. Strategic Health Authorities (SHAs) will decide how the funds can best be targeted with their Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) and it is planned that these allocations are made by 31 December this year.
£15m earmarked for access to NHS dentistry
Around £15 million has been earmarked for NHS dentistry to provide easier access for patients, the government has announced today. Strategic Health Authorities (SHAs) will decide how the funds can best be targeted with their Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) and it is planned that these allocations are made by 31 December this year.
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