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Health Update
13 January 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement updates on the UK government's initiatives to support the NHS, including infrastructure improvements, prevention measures, people recruitment and support, technology enhancements, and recognitions for healthcare professionals.
Action Requested
The government is providing £40 million to reduce NHS staff login times and setting up a new 'digital aspirant' programme to assist with digital transformation projects in NHS trusts. Additionally, £4.5 million will be given to local authorities for digital adult social care projects.
Key Facts
- The NHS budget will increase by £33.9bn within the next five years.
- Free hospital parking is being provided for disabled people, frequent outpatient attenders, parents of sick children staying overnight, and staff working night shifts from April 2020.
- More than 100,000 patients have had appointments with expert pharmacists since October 2019.
- Nursing students on courses from September 2020 will benefit from guaranteed support of at least £5,000 a year for living costs.
- £40 million is being provided to reduce NHS staff login times.
- A new 'digital aspirant' programme will provide funding over several years for digital transformation projects in NHS trusts.
- £4.5 million will be given to local authorities for digital adult social care projects.
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