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Recommendation 71
71
Accepted
The experience of the demands placed on the NHS during the covid-19 pandemic should lead...
Recommendation
The experience of the demands placed on the NHS during the covid-19 pandemic should lead to a more explicit, and monitored, surge capacity being part of the long term organisation and funding of the NHS.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government accepts the recommendation, stating that NHS England is developing proposals for explicit, monitored surge capacity plans within the NHS, considering staff, beds, and equipment, which will be incorporated into routine planning and funding.
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Government Response
Accepted
HM Government · verbatim extract
Accepted
The government accepts this recommendation. NHS England is developing proposals for implementing surge capacity plans in the NHS, taking into account the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. These proposals will consider a range of factors, including the availability of staff, beds, and equipment, and will be designed to ensure that the NHS is able to respond effectively to future surges in demand. This work will be incorporated into routine planning and funding processes.
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