Norovirus hospitalisations triple
The number of patients in hospital with norovirus last week was almost triple the number during the same period last winter, NHS figures show.
Labour’s waiting list proposals seen as good first step
NHS leaders have welcomed Labour’s proposals to tackle waiting lists, but warned far wider measures will be needed to address deep seated problems.
Two-year payment scheme to enhance planning certainty
After the material change in the current year to an aligned payment incentive approach, the next year changes will be minimal
Technical review - September 2021
A disagreement about accruals and provisions, private hospital financial management standards and governance guidance for integrated care boards.