House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
10 Year Health Plan: Building a health service fit for the future
21 October 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Wes Streeting Lab Ilford North
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The statement addresses the need for a comprehensive 10-Year Health Plan to address challenges facing the NHS in England.
- I am launching 'Change NHS' to gather public and staff input on how to improve the NHS.
- An independent review by Lord Darzi will highlight the current pressures and issues within the NHS.
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.