Ministers, health leaders and clinical experts will meet in Downing Street on Saturday January 7 to try to address the short- and long-term challenges facing the health service, Sky News reports.
The prime minister’s spokesman said the aim was “share knowledge and practical solutions so that we can solve the most important problems” both in the health and social sectors.
Confederate NHS Executive Director Matthew Taylor said the meeting would not resolve the crisis, that “has been brewing for ten or more years”adding: “The reality is that there are no silver bullets here”.
The meeting comes amid warnings from senior doctors about “intolerable and unbearable” state of the health system.
Royal College of Nursing (RCN) director Pat Cullen said on Thursday she would be ready “go to government” in relation to their salary demands, while their affiliates are reportedly able to accept a 10% increase.
But while the government has invited the unions to further talks next week, and Health Secretary Steve Barclay has said he is “looking for dialogue”, ministers are sticking to their position, following the recommendation of the independent health review body wages of an increase closer to 4%.
Saturday’s forum will take place for most of the day and will bring together leaders and clinical leaders from health organisations, local areas and councils from across the country, clinical experts from King’s Colleges and independent sector organizations working with health and welfare services.
Source: Rossa Primavera
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