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🌟 Strengthening NHS Productivity Happy new year to one and all. With the NHS fiscal year's final quarter upon us, the conversation turns sharply to productivity within the NHS. Amanda Pritchard, NHS England's Chief Executive, has sparked discussions underscoring the need for a more precise measure of NHS productivity that truly captures the depth and breadth of the services provided. As we examine our productivity metrics, it's evident that a sophisticated approach is essential to reflect the true value and output of our health services. This period of financial scrutiny and planning for the next year's funding is challenging. Yet, it's also an opportunity to affirm our commitment to ensuring every pound is effectively utilized, leading to the best possible outcomes. Our aim at Meridian is not merely to sustain but to enhance the throughput with the existing resources, mirroring the focus NHS leadership has placed on workforce retention and stability as key factors in productivity. In line with this, Wes Streeting, the Shadow Health Secretary, has pointed to the necessity of systemic changes within the NHS. The discussion extends beyond the usual calls for additional funding; it requires a rigorous analysis of operational processes and an exploration of all avenues for improvement. The dialogue about the NHS's future, voiced by both Pritchard and Streeting, is a reminder that productivity lies at the heart of healthcare. It's a clarion call for all of us to engage in robust and fact-based discussions about how we can collectively enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our health service. As we edge closer to the general election in mid-2024, let us not forget that these are more than fiscal considerations—they are about the well-being of every user of our health and social care services. In these critical times, Meridian's resolve is unwavering. We are ready to roll up our sleeves and work alongside NHS professionals to navigate through economic challenges and emerge stronger, ready to face a new year of service to our community. #NHS #HealthcareProductivity #FinancialPlanning #OperationalEfficiency #Meridian #HFMA

💡 Striking a balance: "As public servants, we’ve got to take responsibility for delivering productivity and effectiveness", says Caroline Walker, Interim Chief Executive of The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust. "Currently, the focus is on the financial position of Integrated Care Systems and the increased deficit of the NHS, and particularly on workforce growth. It’s more important than ever to come up with a plan that’s realistic, achievable and maintains patient quality and safety of care, but is also mindful that we must deliver that with good value for money for the taxpayer and within the financial constraints of the NHS. "Big decisions aren’t being made because of the here and now financial problems, but we still want to transform and improve our services and fight hard for our new hospitals and digital solutions. We’ve got big capital needs in the NHS and this focus on revenue deficits and pressure on the current year is delaying decisions on future big strategic projects. "There is still plenty of productivity and efficiencies to be had in the NHS, which we can’t ignore. "Workforce growth has been significant for the last few years, but it needs to be slowed down for the next few years. We’ve made some massive quality and safety improvements, opened more beds and facilities, but that continued workforce growth isn’t affordable. "When you talk about job reductions and financial constraints, everybody thinks you’re going to cut services, but that’s not needed. We’ve got to refocus our efforts on transforming – getting productivity and efficiency where it needs to be. There’s lots of benchmarking to tell us how we compare to other places and where we can focus. It’s going to be a challenge, but one we can meet. " Caroline Walker is one of our regular voices of FORTIS magazine. To access the magazine for free (digital or print), visit www.fortismagazine.co.uk. The Magazine from Health Spaces FORTIS | Connecting Voices in Healthcare FORTIS is a free forum to connect thought-leadership in healthcare – supported by events and publications – for the NHS to share ideas, innovations and insight in one central place: fortismagazine.co.uk. #fortis #fortismagazine #NHS

With all eyes firmly on our new Government leaders, we stand with our health and care colleagues as we launch the Five-Point Plan, to support the delivery of positive change within the NHS. Supported by Sir Julian Hartley (Chief Executive, NHS Providers), and commissioned by Portakabin, 'The End of the Waiting Line' report explores five missions for establishing a resilient NHS estate that aims to reduce delays across the system. 🚑 System-wide approach - a holistic approach to estates and goals, avoiding isolated fixes 👥 Greater collaboration - fostering a national and regional health sector collaboration 👩⚕️ Staff and patient experience - clinically grounded buildings to support staff and patient experience ♻️ Prevent the waste - exploring cost efficiencies and prioritising sustainability 🏥 Adaptability of estates - healthcare spaces that evolve to meet changing needs Download your free copy of the Five-Point Plan: https://lnkd.in/exsdCu_9 We look forward to supporting decisive action from the country’s leadership to protect and safeguard not only the future of the NHS, but also the safety of its patients and workforce. #CareWithoutDelay HFMA Building Better Healthcare NHS Confederation Department of Health and Social Care John O'Brien (he/him) Rt. Hon. Wes Streeting MP Blue Lozenge

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Released Today...... With all eyes firmly on our new Government leaders, we stand with our health and care colleagues as we launch the Five-Point Plan, to support the delivery of positive change within the NHS. Supported by Sir Julian Hartley (Chief Executive, NHS Providers), and commissioned by Portakabin, 'The End of the Waiting Line' report explores five missions for establishing a resilient NHS estate that aims to reduce delays across the system. 🚑 System-wide approach - a holistic approach to estates and goals, avoiding isolated fixes 👥 Greater collaboration - fostering a national and regional health sector collaboration 👩⚕️ Staff and patient experience - clinically grounded buildings to support staff and patient experience ♻️ Prevent the waste - exploring cost efficiencies and prioritising sustainability 🏥 Adaptability of estates - healthcare spaces that evolve to meet changing needs Download your free copy of the Five-Point Plan: https://lnkd.in/exsdCu_9 We look forward to supporting decisive action from the country’s leadership to protect and safeguard not only the future of the NHS, but also the safety of its patients and workforce. #CareWithoutDelay

EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE: Professor Dame Clare Gerada DBE, Past President of the Royal College of General Practitioners, will be chairing the workstream on 'Bringing Joy Back to Work' at our forthcoming all-day conference on futureproofing the UK's health and care workforce. The workstream is part of the second session of the conference, during which we'll run four workstreams addressing key issues in the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan: Train, Retain and Reform. Working in healthcare has always been stressful; however, the emotional impact of COVID-19 on staff, alongside changes in ways of working and increasing work pressure, has increased burnout and dissatisfaction with work. Organisations have a duty to their staff and patients to bring joy back to work. Join Professor Gerada and a host of other expert speakers to delve into the current state of the crisis and discuss what needs to happen now to secure the future of the healthcare workforce. Tuesday 16 April at the Royal Society of Medicine. Tickets 👉 https://rsm.ac/4a7oBv4 #healthcareworkforce #nhs #healthcare

In a recent survey, public satisfaction with the NHS plummeted to its lowest level ever. It's a stark statistic that signals a clarion call for introspection and action. Let's unpack this. The NHS, our beacon of universal healthcare, is under unprecedented strain. Factors such as resource limitations, frontline workforce pressures, and the relentless demands of an evolving health crisis are taking a toll. The resulting impact on patient experience is now reflected in survey numbers that cannot and should not be ignored. Yet, while current satisfaction levels are disconcerting, they are also a testament to the unwavering expectations we, as citizens, hold for healthcare excellence. This is less an indictment and more an opportunity. An opportunity for reform, innovation, and renewed commitment to the healthcare covenant between the NHS and the public it serves. Through adversity can come transformative change. The NHS has a storied history of resilience and adaptation. Now, more than ever, a collaborative ethos is essential. It's time for policymakers, healthcare professionals, and the community to engage in a constructive dialogue that yields pragmatic strategies and sustainable improvements. What are your thoughts on reinvigorating public trust in the NHS? How can we collectively ensure that this cornerstone of UK society is robust enough to meet the expectations of those it serves? #NHS #HealthcareReform #PublicTrust

The April insight report from TIAN and MIAA covers the latest key publications, thinking and guidance across #health and care. Some of this month's publications and topics include - 👉 HFMA briefing: 2023/24 year-end reminders for NHS audit committees - provides NHS non-executive directors with key reminders as they review their 2023/24 annual report and accounts. 👉 NHS Audit Committee Handbook - updated with significant contributions from MIAA. 👉 NAO report: NHS England’s modelling for the Long Term Workforce Plan -NAO carried out an independent assessment of the modelling underpinning NHSE Long Term Workforce Plan. The NAO concluded that there were weaknesses in the modelling and has made a number of recommendations to address these. 👉 King’s Fund / Nuffield Trust report: Public satisfaction with the NHS and social care in 2023 - Despite the challenges the NHS is currently facing, the public are not looking for changes to the principles of the NHS. They do not want a different model – they want the one they have got to work. 👉 NHS Confederation report: The state of NHS communications - provides unique insights into the diversity of NHS communications leaders, their capacity and resources, ways of working, and their key challenges. Read in full: https://lnkd.in/eDmbfnPE #NHS #SocialCare

🏥🔄 The NHS at 75: Time for a Reboot Prof. David Pendleton and Sir David Haslam weigh in on the future of the NHS. While the recent recruitment drive is a step in the right direction, the pressing issue lies in rebalancing the NHS. Discover why a reboot, rather than another restructuring, is needed to align the NHS with public needs and alleviate hospital pressures. It's time to rethink healthcare in the UK. 💡 Henley Business School @David Pendleton Phd @Sir David Haslam Read the full article 👇 https://ow.ly/qFpl50PLwjm #NHSReboot #HealthcareRevamp #UKHealthcare #NHSFuture #NHSRecruitment #PrimaryCare #SocialCare

🏥🔄 The NHS at 75: Time for a Reboot Prof. David Pendleton and Sir David Haslam weigh in on the future of the NHS. While the recent recruitment drive is a step in the right direction, the pressing issue lies in rebalancing the NHS. Discover why a reboot, rather than another restructuring, is needed to align the NHS with public needs and alleviate hospital pressures. It's time to rethink healthcare in the UK. 💡 Henley Business School @David Pendleton Phd @Sir David Haslam Read the full article 👇 https://ow.ly/qFpl50PLwjm #NHSReboot #HealthcareRevamp #UKHealthcare #NHSFuture #NHSRecruitment #PrimaryCare #SocialCare