Sir James Mackey, Chief Executive Officer, NHS England has written to all ICB and NHS Trust/Foundation Trust Chief Executive Officers and Chairs thanking them and their teams for the tireless efforts to drive improvement and reform across the NHS, and summarises the key priorities for the rest of this year.
"Progress since April has been astonishing. To move from a predicted end year deficit of £6 billion to the system position being in balance in final plans and at Month 5, whilst at the same time, continuing to improve waiting times in electives, cancer and for emergency care, has required a herculean effort for which I am hugely grateful."
The letter outlines priorities for maintaing financial discipline, delivering the 10 Year Health Plan, and working within the new operating model under the new Oversight Framework.
Priorities include:
- Waiting Times
- Mid-year Review Process
- Planning for Winter Pressures
- Leadership
- Planning ahead
Read the full letter
