Monday, March 1, 2010

NHS Productivity Has Not Increased Despite Massive Increases In Spending

In 1997 the Government spent nearly 37bn on the NHS, by 2008 this figure had increased to over 120bn without any matter of recognisable increase in productivity, efficiency or quality. It leaves the country in a very dark place for the next government and many ask how they will turn spending around without falling into another recession.

Some financial experts believe that a system of top-heavy organisations is the cause of the problem with an increase in hospital managers growing rapidly while general medical staff have experienced a cutback. Those managers are likely to be the ones behind the move to avoid staff cutbacks, especially at their level.

A large number of hospital units are set to be closed, despite an increase in spending on staff in a move they argue will cut their costs which are out of control. Political suicide is how the move is being described as many believe the one thing that would cause local outrage is the closure of hospitals.

Richard Merrin, Tory candidate for Hornsey and Wood Green stated; "If elected, a future Conservative Government will immediately stop the review of clinical services at the Whittington - including the A&E unit". Other MPs for rival parties are also beginning to use stories like this to their own political advantage.

NHS London are reviewing a number of medical establishments such as A&E units, baby units and care homes which has received much criticism from the Conservative party who believe there is no solid evidence to back up the move. The NHS is yet to comment on the accusations and will be unlikely to provide any solid substantiation to back up their plans.

Experts are pondering where the finances will come from to save the NHS but many agree that closing hospitals is not the solution. With a rising number in what many believe to be unnecessary public sector officials there must be a huge variety of staff that could get the sack first.


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