End of year figures published by NHS Improvement show that the NHS’ deficit for the previous year of £2.45bn was £461m worse than expected, and three times worse than 2015-2016. £3.64bn was spent on agency and contract staff £1.4bn more than planned. Chief exec of NHS Improvement, Jim Mackey, said there was evidence to suggest the sector was beginning to turn the corner and programmes such as the Financial Improvement Programme and measures to reduce spending on agency staff are starting to help providers make real progress.
End of year figures published by NHS Improvement show that the NHS’ deficit for 2015-2016 of £2.45bn was £461m worse than expected, and three times worse than the previous year. £3.64bn was spent on agency and contract staff £1.4bn more than planned. Chief exec of NHS Improvement, Jim Mackey, said there was evidence to suggest the sector was beginning to turn the corner and programmes such as the Financial Improvement Programme and measures to reduce spending on agency staff are starting to help providers make real progress.