England’s ‘complex’ health and care system harming patients, report says

Investigators find coordination failures between NHS and care bodies causing delays, distress and burnout Navigating England’s “complex” health and care system is “extremely difficult” and carers and patients are experiencing burnout, distress and harm as a result, a damning report says.There were frequent failures by NHS and care organisations in coordinating care for people with long-term health conditions, the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) found. Figures show 41% of adults and 17% of children have at least one long-term health issue. Continue reading...

Apr 10, 2025 - 07:50
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England’s ‘complex’ health and care system harming patients, report says

Investigators find coordination failures between NHS and care bodies causing delays, distress and burnout

Navigating England’s “complex” health and care system is “extremely difficult” and carers and patients are experiencing burnout, distress and harm as a result, a damning report says.

There were frequent failures by NHS and care organisations in coordinating care for people with long-term health conditions, the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB) found. Figures show 41% of adults and 17% of children have at least one long-term health issue. Continue reading...