The NHS estate is in an increasingly decrepit condition, but the Department seems unable to...
The NHS estate is in an increasingly decrepit condition, but the Department seems unable to make timely decisions to address these problems. The NAO report found that the cost of tackling outstanding maintenance work on the NHS estate has now reached £9 billion, up from £5 billion seven years ago. …
Government response. The government agrees with the committee’s recommendation for a capital strategy, but suggests that updates are provided to the Committee as necessary rather than annually. Decisions affecting capital projects will be communicated via regular channels.
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