NHS REVIEW ENTERS NEXT PHASE

Creating a world-class NHS which prevents illness as well as improves quality of care, moved a step closer today as NHS staff, patients and members of the public came together to discuss emerging themes from the Our NHS Our Future review led by Lord Darzi.

Over a thousand people across the country will be asked for their input on how the NHS can deliver health services in their local area. The event follows the nationwide engagement events in September and the subsequent interim report which set out Lord Darzi’s emerging vision for the NHS.

To provide greater clarity on patients’ preferences for improved GP access, one of the biggest concerns emerging from the Review so far, participants in today’s events will be asked:

• If they have noticed any difference in GP opening hours since the interim report was published in October; and,
• How easy it is for them to book an appointment with their GP practice more than two days ahead

Lord Darzi, said: This Our NHS Our Future review presents a real opportunity for everyone – patients, public and staff – to have a say in shaping the NHS for the 21st century. I am very excited by the energy and commitment of clinicians and patients up and down the country who are working hard to identify the right local solutions for improving the NHS in their communities.