NHS in London faces major challenges

A report by the NHS Confederation has found that NHS trusts in London face a number of significant challenges.

These challenges include the need to avoid an increase in health inequalities, when tough decisions were being made about spending.

NHS Confederation acting chief executive Nigel Edwards, said: “There is no doubt the NHS in London has made significant improvements in recent years, but we recognise there is more to do if all Londoners are to have access to the best quality care.

“Delivering the necessary improvements to London’s NHS services during a financially challenging period will doubtless prove a test for many organisations, particularly around public health and the health inequalities agenda which is arguably the capital’s number one health challenge.”

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