Social care workforce development strategy will aim to identify the care workforce needed over the next 15 years.
The government has committed over £3m in funding for four new projects developing digital technology intended to improve adult social care services.
The Scottish government has published an action plan for the rollout of value-based care across the country.
A 3.4% a year real-terms increase needed to meet demand – more to cover total costs and improve access.
Public sector funding outside of the NHS is poorly matched with the differing needs of local areas.
The government has rejected calls to restore individual GP lists and ruled out the introduction of a national measure of continuity of care.
Dentists should be paid using a weighted capitation system as part of fundamental reform to the NHS dental contract and more.
The number of filled job posts in adult social care services grew by 1% in 2022/23, but the total number of vacancies remains high.
The NHS budget needed to cover any increased running costs will need to be considered in future spending reviews.
NHS pay has stayed in the headlines throughout the end of 2022 into 2023.