Independent readers divided over the private sector’s role in the NHS
2 months ago

Independent readers divided over the private sector’s role in the NHS

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. As Labour leader Keir Starmer outlines plans to address NHS waiting lists, the debate over private sector involvement has intensified, with opinions divided on whether such measures could bolster the system or undermine its founding principles. When we asked what you thought about Labour’s approach to NHS reform, some supported the use of private and independent sector capacity to reduce waiting times and strengthen services, while others opposed for-profit business involvement, citing conflicts of interest and ethical concerns. — EdwardMilner ‘Private sector already heavily involved’ The private sector is already heavily involved in the NHS—who do you think makes all the equipment, drugs, and disposables? — Martyn ‘Foreign interests and NHS accountability’ Yes, I am very worried about the private sector’s role in the NHS.

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Finally! Patients to be put before NHS bureaucrats: More than 9,300 jobs to go as Labour scrap 'world's biggest quango' NHS England to improve care and crack down on wokery
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1 week, 5 days ago

Finally! Patients to be put before NHS bureaucrats: More than 9,300 jobs to go as Labour scrap 'world's biggest quango' NHS England to improve care and crack down on wokery

Daily Mail  

NHS England will be scrapped under major reforms aimed at cutting waste and bureaucracy, Sir Keir Starmer announced yesterday. Half the 18,600 staff employed by the two organisations will be lost, with the funds redirected to doctors, nurses and frontline services This will help to cut waiting lists and improve care, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer added Prime Minister Sir …

Keir Starmer dramatically announces scrapping NHS England
1 week, 5 days ago

Keir Starmer dramatically announces scrapping NHS England

Daily Mail  

Keir Starmer dramatically scrapped NHS England today as he launched a striking assault on the 'flabby, unfocused and over-cautious' state. Sir Keir said abolishing NHS England will reduce 'duplication', saving money that can then be spent on frontline services. Sir Keir said no official's 'substantive time' should be spent on a task where technology can 'do it better, quicker and …

What is the politics behind who runs the NHS?
1 month ago

What is the politics behind who runs the NHS?

The Independent  

After blistering criticism from MPs, Amanda Pritchard has quit as chief executive of the NHS in England. Wes Streeting, who as health secretary is the political chief of the NHS, is planning what he says will be an essential period of major reform; he said there must now be a “new relationship between the Department of Health and Social Care …

Health Secretary Wes Streeting signals support for more private cash to fix the NHS
1 month, 1 week ago

Health Secretary Wes Streeting signals support for more private cash to fix the NHS

Daily Mail  

Wes Streeting has signalled his support for more private investment to fix the NHS after admitting there was a 'hell of a lot more to do' in improving the service. Health Secretary Wes Streeting has indicated he is open to investment from the private sector to fix the NHS Mr Streeting said earlier the Government has 'hit the ground running …

Health Secretary signals support for more private investment to fix the NHS
1 month, 1 week ago

Health Secretary signals support for more private investment to fix the NHS

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. She said: “We need to think much more radically, …

Are you worried about the private sector’s role in the NHS? Join The Independent Debate
2 months, 1 week ago

Are you worried about the private sector’s role in the NHS? Join The Independent Debate

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jeremy Corbyn’s critique of Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer’s healthcare policies …

Keir Starmer is ‘betraying’ the NHS with private sector expansion, says Jeremy Corbyn
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Keir Starmer is ‘betraying’ the NHS with private sector expansion, says Jeremy Corbyn

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jeremy Corbyn has accused Sir Keir Starmer of “betraying” the health …

Jeremy Corbyn: Keir Starmer needs reminding that the NHS is not for sale
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jeremy Corbyn: Keir Starmer needs reminding that the NHS is not for sale

The Independent  

The Whittington Hospital in north London serves more than half a million people living in Islington and beyond. By starving the NHS of resources, the government tested what Noam Chomsky has described as the “standard technique” of privatisation: “Defund, make sure things don’t work, people get angry, you hand it over to private capital.” Today, the new Labour government is …

More NHS patients to be treated privately as Starmer bids to slash waiting list backlog
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

More NHS patients to be treated privately as Starmer bids to slash waiting list backlog

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Prime Minister used a speech to pledge “better use” of capacity in the private …

Starmer unveils overhaul of NHS – everything you need to know on changes to GPs and hospitals
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Starmer unveils overhaul of NHS – everything you need to know on changes to GPs and hospitals

The Independent  

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UK govt outlines plan for NHS
4 months, 1 week ago

UK govt outlines plan for NHS

China Daily  

The United Kingdom government has laid out its plans to reform the nation's public health service, with a 23-billion-pound funding boost aimed at reducing waiting lists and improving efficiency across the healthcare system. In a statement released on Wednesday, Health and Social Care Secretary, Wes Streeting, said: "We are announcing the reforms to make sure every penny of extra investment …

How the private healthcare system is growing in the wake of NHS struggles
5 months ago

How the private healthcare system is growing in the wake of NHS struggles

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The report authors are warning that NHS’s use of …

No more consultations – it’s time to operate on the sickly NHS
5 months ago

No more consultations – it’s time to operate on the sickly NHS

The Independent  

Sir Keir Starmer and Wes Streeting, his health secretary, will today launch a “national conversation” about the government’s 10-year plan for the NHS, due next spring. However, in a round of Sunday broadcast interviews, Mr Streeting explained that the government wants to “engage” with the public, NHS staff and experts, who will be asked to submit ideas via a website. …

What are the ‘unthinkable’ reforms Labour could bring to the NHS?
6 months, 1 week ago

What are the ‘unthinkable’ reforms Labour could bring to the NHS?

The Independent  

Much has been made of Keir Starmer’s “reform or die” speech on the NHS. A further controversial reform would be to permit patients to “self-refer” to a consultant, taking away the GP’s traditional role as gatekeeper. Charging for prescriptions Even now, it is not quite true that the NHS is “free at the point of use”, and in fact prescriptions …

Keir Starmer takes on ‘broken’ NHS and warns: no more money without reforms
6 months, 1 week ago

Keir Starmer takes on ‘broken’ NHS and warns: no more money without reforms

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Keir Starmer said his 10-year plan would include changing the NHS …

NHS is 'broken' and must 'reform or die', says Keir Starmer as he vows no more money unless service agrees to change - after grim report found huge investment has failed to boost performance
6 months, 2 weeks ago

NHS is 'broken' and must 'reform or die', says Keir Starmer as he vows no more money unless service agrees to change - after grim report found huge investment has failed to boost performance

Daily Mail  

Keir Starmer warned that the 'broken' NHS must 'reform or die' today after a damning report found billions of pounds in extra investment has failed to boost performance. In a round of interviews this morning ahead of Sir Keir's keynote speech, Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the NHS 'unquestionably' wastes money and could go 'bust' without fundamental change. Sir Keir …

NHS must 'reform or die': Damning report finds health service is failing despite billions of extra investment - urging Keir Starmer to stop 'throwing money at hospitals' and focus on community care, t
6 months, 2 weeks ago

NHS must 'reform or die': Damning report finds health service is failing despite billions of extra investment - urging Keir Starmer to stop 'throwing money at hospitals' and focus on community care, t

Daily Mail  

Keir Starmer is warning that the NHS must 'reform or die' today after a damning report found billions of pounds in extra investment has failed to boost performance. In a round of interviews this morning ahead of Sir Keir's keynote speech, Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the NHS 'unquestionably' wastes money and could go 'bust' without fundamental change. Sir Keir …

Streeting says NHS ‘broken but not beaten’ as he seeks private sector deal
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Streeting says NHS ‘broken but not beaten’ as he seeks private sector deal

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said the NHS is “broken …

Keir Starmer accuses Tories of leaving the NHS in an ‘unforgivable’ state
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Keir Starmer accuses Tories of leaving the NHS in an ‘unforgivable’ state

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In his first major TV interview since becoming prime minister, he told the BBC’s Sunday …

Government already started on work to fix ‘broken’ NHS, says Prime Minister
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Government already started on work to fix ‘broken’ NHS, says Prime Minister

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The newly-elected Labour Government has …

Shadow health secretary considered using private healthcare after finding lump
9 months ago

Shadow health secretary considered using private healthcare after finding lump

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Labour’s shadow health secretary has said he considered using private …

Corbyn to say expansion of private sector ‘not the answer’ to NHS crisis
9 months, 1 week ago

Corbyn to say expansion of private sector ‘not the answer’ to NHS crisis

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jeremy Corbyn is to warn the Labour Party that more …

We won’t use private healthcare, say Labour shadow ministers
9 months, 3 weeks ago

We won’t use private healthcare, say Labour shadow ministers

The Telegraph  

Labour frontbenchers have insisted they would not use private healthcare after Sir Keir Starmer ruled out doing so. It comes after Sir Keir said he would not use private healthcare even if he had a relative stuck on the NHS waiting list for life-saving care. Asked during Tuesday’s TV debate whether he would turn to private care in such a …

Public row between Wes Streeting and Diane Abbott over the use of the private sector
11 months, 1 week ago

Public row between Wes Streeting and Diane Abbott over the use of the private sector

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting suggested Ms Abbott was being hypocritical for saying there was …

Wes Streeting: NHS won’t get any extra cash from Labour without major surgery
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Wes Streeting: NHS won’t get any extra cash from Labour without major surgery

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Wes Streeting has warned that the NHS will get no extra …

Labour’s NHS policy is a total and utter mess, claims Rishi Sunak
1 year, 4 months ago

Labour’s NHS policy is a total and utter mess, claims Rishi Sunak

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rishi Sunak claimed Labour’s policy on private sector involvement in …

We must make sustained use of private sector to clear NHS backlog, says Steve Barclay
1 year, 4 months ago

We must make sustained use of private sector to clear NHS backlog, says Steve Barclay

The Telegraph  

The NHS must make “sustained” use of the private sector to clear the backlog of 7.75 million patients, the Health Secretary has said. Steve Barclay told members of the Independent Healthcare Providers Network – Britain’s only group of private healthcare providers – that Covid had highlighted the “opportunities” to utilise the independent sector to treat patients faster. He said the …

NHS reform more important than ‘pouring’ money in, Labour’s Wes Streeting to say
1 year, 5 months ago

NHS reform more important than ‘pouring’ money in, Labour’s Wes Streeting to say

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Reform of the NHS is more important than “pouring” money into …

Steve Barclay offers Scotland and Wales use of England's private hospitals to cut waiting lists
1 year, 7 months ago

Steve Barclay offers Scotland and Wales use of England's private hospitals to cut waiting lists

The Telegraph  

With health a devolved matter, the Government also has limited means to bring down waiting lists outside of England. But in his letter to Michael Matheson, the Scottish health minister, and Eluned Morgan, the Welsh health minister, Mr Barclay said: “We must continue to take steps to support the NHS and reduce waiting times to ensure no part of the …

NHS goes private in biggest expansion of sector since Blair
1 year, 7 months ago

NHS goes private in biggest expansion of sector since Blair

The Telegraph  

The latest plans aim to make maximum use of all diagnostic and surgical capacity, regardless of where it comes from. “That is the start of it, but the intention is something far more ambitious, to squeeze much more out of the independent sector so that supply and demand can be matched in real time.” Steve Barclay, the Health Secretary, said: …

Government turns to private clinics to help tackle NHS waiting lists
1 year, 7 months ago

Government turns to private clinics to help tackle NHS waiting lists

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Government has turned to private sector capacity in a …

NHS doing ‘substantially less well’ than similar countries, says shock report
1 year, 9 months ago

NHS doing ‘substantially less well’ than similar countries, says shock report

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The NHS is performing “substantially less well” than similar countries on …

NHS in ‘endless hamster wheel’ due to PM’s focus on waiting lists – NHS leader
1 year, 10 months ago

NHS in ‘endless hamster wheel’ due to PM’s focus on waiting lists – NHS leader

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Prime Minister’s focus on cutting waiting lists means the …

Sunak backs greater role for private sector in providing NHS care
1 year, 11 months ago

Sunak backs greater role for private sector in providing NHS care

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Sunak said Tories should not be “hung up” about making the case for …

Starmer: Free at the point of use will remain governing principle of NHS
2 years, 2 months ago

Starmer: Free at the point of use will remain governing principle of NHS

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Keir Starmer has defended backing the use of the …

Use private sector to tackle NHS waiting lists, urges Keir Starmer
2 years, 2 months ago

Use private sector to tackle NHS waiting lists, urges Keir Starmer

The Telegraph  

"Labour has a bold plan to slash waiting times by temporarily ramping up partnerships with private providers. My Labour government would give Britain its NHS back, through a decade long programme of renewal and reform, to make the health service fit for the future. In a clear sign that he plans to align himself with the Blair era and reject …

The NHS has been sabotaged – why are we so reluctant to point it out?
2 years, 2 months ago

The NHS has been sabotaged – why are we so reluctant to point it out?

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. They told us that the obvious …

NHS told to ‘turbo-charge’ use of private sector to ease record waiting lists
2 years, 3 months ago

NHS told to ‘turbo-charge’ use of private sector to ease record waiting lists

The Telegraph  

The NHS has been ordered to “turbo-charge” use of the private sector to help clear record waiting lists. A new taskforce, bringing together independent hospital leaders and NHS officials, will examine how to significantly expand use of the private sector and give patients more choice over where they receive treatment. It comes amid record waiting lists, with more than seven …

What the NHS really needs is to see the end of privatisation by stealth
2 years, 6 months ago

What the NHS really needs is to see the end of privatisation by stealth

The Independent  

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Staffing solutions are key to NHS recovery
2 years, 6 months ago

Staffing solutions are key to NHS recovery

The Independent  

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Privatising NHS services ‘has led to decline in quality of patient care’
2 years, 8 months ago

Privatising NHS services ‘has led to decline in quality of patient care’

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The study, published in The Lancet Public Health journal, examined the impact of the …

Is cheap private healthcare killing the NHS?
2 years, 11 months ago

Is cheap private healthcare killing the NHS?

The Independent  

During the early months of the pandemic, John needed to see a GP. However, I acknowledge that I’m in a fortunate position where I can afford to do this.” John now says although he would rely on the NHS for a serious or prolonged condition, for minor or easily resolved medical complaints going private instead of trying to get a …

Doctors warn NHS private sector plan risks safety and ‘poaches’ staff
3 years, 1 month ago

Doctors warn NHS private sector plan risks safety and ‘poaches’ staff

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a letter seen by The Independent, almost 200 …

NHS on life support: Up to one in six will be on waiting lists as health service turns to private hospitals
4 years, 7 months ago

NHS on life support: Up to one in six will be on waiting lists as health service turns to private hospitals

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. One hospital chief said: “The outer circle of what we provide is going to shrink.” …

Senior doctors accuse Government of deliberately underfunding NHS to accelerate privatisation plans
6 years, 5 months ago

Senior doctors accuse Government of deliberately underfunding NHS to accelerate privatisation plans

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The government is deliberately underfunding the NHS in an attempt to …

NHS bosses urge hospitals to use private sector in bid to tackle waiting list backlog
6 years, 6 months ago

NHS bosses urge hospitals to use private sector in bid to tackle waiting list backlog

The Independent  

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NHS privatisation soars as private companies win 70% of clinical contracts in England
7 years, 2 months ago

NHS privatisation soars as private companies win 70% of clinical contracts in England

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy NHS spending on care provided by private companies has jumped by …

NHS privatisation exposed: Scale of treatment for paying patients at NHS hospitals revealed
7 years, 5 months ago

NHS privatisation exposed: Scale of treatment for paying patients at NHS hospitals revealed

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Jeremy Corbyn blasts Theresa May's NHS record The Christie Trust said it “does not treat …

NHS England’s plan to introduce hospital referral reviews shows how the service has been reduced to nothing more than a skeleton
7 years, 6 months ago

NHS England’s plan to introduce hospital referral reviews shows how the service has been reduced to nothing more than a skeleton

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