NHS Long Term Plan Flashcards
1
Q
What is the NHS Long Term Plan?
A
5-10 year plan to make the NHS fit for purpose
Get the best value for every pound of tax payers money.
2
Q
What are the 3 main areas of goals for the NHS?
A
Make sure everyone gets the best start.
Deliver world class care for major health problems.
Support people to age well.
3
Q
Give 2 examples of what the plan is going to tackle…
A
Preventable illness and associated health problems - such as obesity (diabetes), alcohol and smoking.
Diagnose cancer earlier - such as expansion of a recent pilot by Macmillan where they had CT scanners in supermarket car parks and over 4 weeks they diagnosed >40 cases of early stage lung cancer!
