The NHS Alliance has responded to the King’s Fund’s call for evidence on the ‘commission on the future of health and social care in England’. The two leads on the response have commented below: Dr Donal Hynes, vice chair, NHS Alliance said: “The principles of the NHS remain more critical to our nation than ever. […]
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Party conference season: statement from Dr Michael Dixon, NHS Alliance
“NHS Alliance is very concerned by statements made at the Labour Party Conference that seem to undermine the role of GPs as commissioners and the right of Clinical Commissioning Groups to make decisions as to the best use of public resources and healthcare. “We are equally concerned by reports that the Labour Policy Review Group […]
Response to the Secretary of State’s engagement event on the vulnerable older people’s plan
The NHS Alliance welcomes the Secretary of State’s decision to bring primary, social and community care representatives together to discuss and develop the vulnerable older people’s plan. We are entirely supportive of the Secretary of State’s plans to introduce a named doctor, the need for more joined up working between the three sectors, and for […]
Response to the appointment of Prof Steve Field to the position of Chief Inspector of General Practice
The NHS Alliance would like to congratulate Professor Steve Field on his appointment as Chief Inspector of General Practice. Professor Field is highly praised as an authority on general practice, and his past experience in primary care more than qualifies him for the role. We are also delighted that there is now a GP and […]