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Streeting Uses Financial Blackmail Against The NHS And Its Stressed Out Clinical Staff Leaving the Tories 42 NHS privatisation boards, (aka Integrated Care Boards) in place gives Streeting the tools for further privatisation, closing of hospitals (Liverpool Women's Hospital) being a prime example, sharing staff and management between ICB, and the rationing of healthcare. ICB's will be forced by him to make profit ( aka value for money) from healthcare in England, as he demands 'reform' in order to get the funding promised by Rachel Reeves in her budget speech yesterday. Today, 31st October 2024, Streeting continues his attacks on the #NHS demands for extra cash. The Health Secretary, has emphasized the NHS's responsibility to enhance productivity in light of the recent £25 billion funding boost. He plans to pose "hard questions" regarding how this money is utilized, insisting that the investment must be linked to reforms that ensure value for taxpayers and quality care for patients. By which he means putting as much out to tender by private healthcare sector.
He pointed out that a significant portion of the funds—£3 billion—will be allocated to capital projects, particularly for upgrading facilities and investing in digital technologies, which he believes are vital for improving overall productivity in the NHS. Of course the whole of the 'life sciences' industry has been lobbying the Government for many years, and have convinced Streeting, not just with payments from and resources provided by them, but with claims that digital apps on mobile phones will allow patients to self-diagnosis, avoid going to a GP and to plan a lifestyle of healthy eating and regular exercise; thereby reducing the need for hospitals and clinics, whilst at the same time as transferring all diagnostic services - X-Ray, CT and MRI Scanning, Breast and Bowel screening, and all blood testing; to the private sector. Streeting's comments underscore a broader effort to ensure that increased funding translates into tangible improvements in healthcare delivery, while also addressing the financial concerns of taxpayers - well, actually the concerns of private equity and private healthcare companies, not to mention the healthcare insurance companies waiting in the wings for the inevitable introduction of the US system run and provided by private healthcare, with the NHS being left to those who can't afford to pay. But disingenuously, the fact that involving the private sector will minimise the ability of the NHS to ensure their funding goes a good distance; as the profit demanded by the private sector, will thin out the funding and mean less healthcare services for far more money! Its the basis of course of industry - make chocolate finger bars smaller with less 'fingers', whilst increasing the price! In other words, less NHS operations for a greater cost using private hospitals for example. Concerns have been raised about the adequacy of the new NHS funding, despite it being generally welcomed. Saffron Cordery from NHS Providers expressed that while the extra £25 billion is appreciated, rising costs for new drugs and significant pay increases—like the 22% rise for junior doctors over two years—will diminish the available funds for genuine reform and transformation. Streeting confirmed that the NHS would receive reimbursement for the increased employer national insurance contributions, but he has not extended this assurance to non-NHS organisations, such as GPs and social care providers. He mentioned he is still evaluating this issue and will provide updates soon. Mike Padgham, chair of the Independent Care Group, voiced concerns that social care providers feel neglected, predicting that rising costs would lead to increased fees that councils may struggle to afford. This could ultimately affect vulnerable populations, including the elderly and young adults with disabilities, potentially compromising their care. Source: BBC News / unionsafety See also: OUR NHS AS A NATIONAL SERVICE HAS BEEN ABOLISHED!
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