Labour MP Wes Streeting initiates a consultation for the UK's 10-year NHS plan, focusing on transitioning care from hospitals to communities, while nursing, pharmacy, and GP organisations express concerns.

Labour MP Wes Streeting is initiating a consultation to inform the UK government's 10-year NHS plan, focusing on transitioning care from hospitals to communities. However, the Royal College of Nursing warns of a severe nursing shortage, projecting community nurse numbers could drop to 8,995 by 2029 without investment. The National Pharmacy Association highlights a financial crisis among pharmacies, urging immediate action to prevent closures, while the Royal College of GPs stresses the need for collaboration in reforms.

October 19, 2024
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