Racism in the NHS is 'having knock on effect on patients', says health chief
Ms Cordery went on to say that Covid-19 “shone the brightest possible light” on he connection between race, health inequalities and health outcomes, pointing out thatMs Cordery said: “A decade ago deprivation related inequalities cost the NHS nearly £5bn a year. Let’s imagine the cost now. Not tackling health inequalities not only undermines the financial sustainability of the NHS and resilience, it also diminishes its contribution to building resilience in our communities and society.
The capital budget is used for research and development and long-term investments in building and maintaining NHS land, facilities and equipment such as MRI or CT scanners. “What is efficient about the backlog maintenance bill having reached £10 billion rendering buildings unsafe or unusable, putting operating theatres out of action and forcing patients to be treated in substandard conditions? And finally, what is efficient about not investing in the means to digitise the NHS frontline?”
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting told the conference Labour will launch major reforms of the NHS if it wins the next election with a 10-year plan. He said the plan will include doubling the number of district nurses qualifying
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