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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Health and Social Care (Buckinghamshire)

Tuesday 28 January 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Ministerial Questions took place on 2020-01-28 regarding Health and Social Care in Buckinghamshire
  • Steven Baker asked if the Department would fund the digital transformation of health and social care services in Buckinghamshire
  • The response acknowledged the need for a multi-year capital settlement in the NHS to support planning and modernisation

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Steven Baker Con Buckinghamshire
NHS Social Care
Context

Inquires about funding for digital transformation in Buckinghamshire.

Question

Asks if the Department will fund the digital transformation of health and social care services in Buckinghamshire, and seeks a statement on the matter. Emphasises the need for devolved, multi-year budgets to deliver digital technology effectively and achieve best value against specific outcomes.

Answer from The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matthew Hancock

Acknowledges the need for a multi-year capital settlement in the NHS to support planning and modernisation. Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is being considered for digital aspirant funding, which aims to bring hospital trusts into the 21st century. The Treasury has confirmed that the next generation of funding will be published at the next capital review.

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