Health and Social Care (Buckinghamshire) 2020-01-28
2020-01-28
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Inquires about funding for digital transformation in Buckinghamshire.
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.
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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