AoMRC Report on Fixing the NHS
The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges has published 'Fixing the NHS Why we must stop normalising the unacceptable' that details the issues the UK health system is facing and potential solutions to these challenges to create a twenty-first century system that is fit for purpose
The report details that a reformed system be centred around the needs for the 'whole person' and the whole population;
- Expanding workforce numbers
- Improving patient access to care across all settings
- Reforming social care
- Embracing new ways of working
- Grasping the digital agenda
- Valuing our staff
- Modernising the NHS estate
- Revitalising primary care
- Greater focus on prevention and tackling health disparities
- Making better use of resources and ensuring there is adequate investment