Last Updated on 16/09/2024 by Sarah Sarsby
The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) has responded to Lord Darzi’s recent independent investigation into the current performance of the NHS across England and the challenges facing the healthcare system.
The report outlines areas where the NHS is performing poorly, the key reasons behind this, and some suggestions to bring the NHS back to peak performance.
Reacting to the report, David Stockdale, Chief Executive of the BHTA, commented: “Lord Darzi’s report offers a refreshing perspective as the Government faces the realities of the NHS’s current challenges. The health service, its employees, and suppliers have been undervalued and underused for too long, which this report fully acknowledges.
“I’m particularly pleased to see the stated shift in focus from hospitals to community care. The BHTA stands ready and willing to support the NHS in accelerating this transition, as our members provide both the innovations and local expertise needed to usher in a new era of healthcare in the UK.”
