Tag Archives: STP

NHS plans its own chaos

Posted on January 16, 2017 by ianchisnall

In the last few days the level of chaos in the NHS created by a combination of cold weather and lack of financial resources and other factors depending on who one listens to has been capturing many headlines. It seems … Continue reading →

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A total lack of consultation

Posted on December 14, 2016 by ianchisnall

The following paragraph was published this morning in the Argus newspaper in the Opinion section: According to a press release from NHS England in mid August, local NHS organisations were “working together for the first time on shared plans to … Continue reading →

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Minister lies over health reforms

Posted on September 16, 2016 by ianchisnall

Two weeks ago I wrote about a reorganisation to our health service which has emerged with a whimper rather than a bang. Known as Sustainability and Transformation Plans (STP) these have created new strategic organisations that will coordinate health care. They … Continue reading →

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Transformed for the very First time?

Posted on August 31, 2016 by ianchisnall

A few days ago I was sent a press release from NHS England which suggests that something of a breakthrough is happening. It began “We need an NHS ready for the future, with no one falling between the cracks. To do this, … Continue reading →

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