HSJ Health Check The decline and fall of NHS England
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Feb 28, 2025 Amanda Pritchard is stepping down as CEO of NHS England, prompting a significant organizational shake-up. The show dives into the implications of this leadership change and the push for improved collaboration with the Department of Health. As Wes Streeting plans a reorganization, concerns arise over job stability and communication strategies. The podcast also highlights challenges like elective care waiting lists and financial deficits while speculating on future leadership dynamics and appointments at the Care Quality Commission.
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NHS England Restructure
- Wes Streeting aims to restructure NHS England, bringing it under tighter governmental control.
- This shift marks a departure from the original independent model envisioned by the Lansley reforms.
Jeremy Hunt's Involvement
- Jeremy Hunt, despite having Simon Stevens setting strategy, remained heavily involved in NHS operations.
- This involvement contrasts with the current desire for greater governmental control.
Communication Shift
- Amanda Pritchard, like Simon Stevens, actively communicated NHS England's agenda and priorities.
- Merging communication teams could significantly alter how the NHS agenda is presented.