In response to a party conference speech today (3 October) by
, health and social care
secretary, Sir Hartley, chief executive of NHS
Providers, said:
“The health and social care secretary is right that outcomes are
vital in everything that the NHS does. Health service leaders are
committed to using the latest hi-tech equipment to improve
results and patient safety.
"Any proposed changes to the NHS constitution should have
improving inclusivity at the heart of what they do and be subject
to wide conversations and consultation.
“An NHS fit for the future needs the right investment in capital
and day-to-day running costs to boost productivity and improve
the safety and experiences of patients and staff.
“Improving the health of the nation is vital too and should be a
cross-government duty with every department understanding its
part in the wider factors affecting people’s health.
“Social care needs radical reform, sufficient funding and more
support to ease pressure on stretched NHS services.
“And alongside the long-term workforce plan for the NHS, we need
more investment in the wellbeing and working environments of NHS
workers to help to keep and attract much-needed staff.
“It is concerning, though, that with consultants, junior doctors
and radiographers all striking today the speech did not focus on
a strategy to end these disruptive walkouts. We need all parties
to get around the table as soon as possible.”
