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10 Year Health Plan: Building a health service fit for the future

21 October 2024

Proposing MP
Ilford North
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses the need for a comprehensive 10-Year Health Plan to address challenges facing the National Health Service (NHS) in England.

Action Requested

I am launching 'Change NHS' to gather public and staff input on how to improve the NHS, with an independent review by Lord Darzi highlighting the current pressures and issues. We have already initiated steps such as funding for additional GP recruitment and resolving pay disputes with Resident Doctors.

Key Facts

  • Lord Darzi published an independent review of NHS performance.
  • The NHS is under rising pressure with late diagnoses, overcrowded hospitals, overstretched staff, and escalating costs.
  • Plans to recruit an additional 1,000 GPs by the end of the financial year.
  • Settling the pay dispute with Resident Doctors.
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