Prevention instead of reaction: creating a robust funding structure for the NHS
The NHS is at a critical juncture, facing unprecedented pressures from an ageing population, rising health inequalities, and underinvestment in infrastructure. The Darzi Report underscores the scale of these challenges, highlighting the need for systemic reforms to enhance resilience and productivity. In response to the Change NHS consultation, Oxera outlines recommendations to address part of these issues by restructuring the NHS’s funding model to focus on prevention, integrated care, and long-term sustainability
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