Source · National Audit Office
The management of Medical Equipment in NHS Acute Trusts in England
Published: 10 Jun 1999
Type: Value for Money
Sir John Bourn, head of the National Audit Office, reported to Parliament today that NHS Acute Trusts in England held medical equipment with an estimated replacement value of some £3 billion. In 1996-97 they spent some £220 million on acquiring medical equipment annually and a further £120 million on maintenance. Figures for 1997-98 are similar. Medical […]