The 10-year health plan a ‘gamechanger’

Commenting on the forthcoming 10-year health plan, the chief executive of NHS Providers, Daniel Elkeles, said:

"This plan could be a real gamechanger for the NHS, taking us a big step closer to building a better health service that patients, the public and staff are once again proud of.

"The plan brings together three key ingredients for success.

"First, it provides a renewed focus on what good care will look like for people who depend on the NHS most by investing in GP and new neighbourhood services.

"It’s also a win for patients who will be better informed and empowered to direct care that is local, flexible and responsive to their needs as never before. 

"And it makes the NHS simpler, ensuring quicker decisions and innovations reach frontline services faster, helping the health service to get ahead of growing demand and complexity of care.

"Hospital, mental health, community and ambulance providers will be at the heart of this process, working closely with GPs, social care and charities.  And the plan builds on good work they are already doing in many parts of England, changing the way people receive care, and providing a better experience and improved outcomes while reducing pressures on other parts of the system.

"This is a recipe that offers the prospect of progress where previous plans have faltered. While we need to see more action on rebuilding the bricks and mortar of our NHS, further support for our highly valued workforce and parity of esteem for mental health, this plan is a great starting point and all NHS providers will be keen to seize this opportunity to build a better health service."