Prevention – the art of staving off problems before they become large, messy and expensive – has appeared in countless manifestos as a magic wand for fiscal recovery. Yet despatch box promises have...
CIPFA’s Zachary Scott explains the importance of spending on preventing ill health, rather than waiting to treat acute illness, and outlines work the institute is carrying out with the Health...
Speed was key in rolling out the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, but HMRC didn’t overlook the potential for fraud, says the department's director responsible for Covid-19 compliance.
The government’s “shocking” lack of long-term planning and underfunding is a danger to the NHS and adult social care, a House of Lords select committee has warned.
A focus on individual healthcare needs is vital to avoid unnecessary crises and wasted resources. Voluntary organisations are well placed to provide this
Reducing variation in what healthcare spending achieves will mean resources are used more effectively, providing better value to providers, commissioners and patients alike
Scotland faces economic and fiscal uncertainty, and tough new challenges to its healthcare services. As Yogi Berra said: ‘The future ain’t what it used to be’
CIPFA and PF Perspectives will be holding a panel discussion on the future of health and social care finances on Tuesday 22 November, 5.30-7.30pm, at the Medical Society of London, Lettsom House, 11...