Colleague has just been involved in a new major trauma centre in Greater Manchester, the NHS organised the building and equipping of that actually
Have people in charge that want to run it as a SERVICE rather than run it into the ground while letting private providers milk the easy stuff.
Yep. Private healthcare take on the easy, low risk stuff with big margins and leave the NHS with the complicated, expensive stuff.
Hook it to my veins Pete
chpi.org.uk
Trusts don't make a surplus but the direct tariff will contribute to the overhead, so there may be a surplus against the direct costs of performing the procedure.I meant a meaningful surplus. Of course they’re making a profit but I’m assuming Trusts have calculated the approximate actual costs previously so if private are receiving the same then it’s not like there’s massive profiteering going on
Ps it’s a bit bizarre trusts are making a surplus to start with
It's a long read mate, but worth it if you want a detailed take on the issues around this.
It is broadly as described elsewhere; the private companies to take the easier, profitable work, and let the NHS deal with the expensive, difficult stuff.
It might get people treated faster, which is always a good thing, but it certainly doesn't make things cheaper for the NHS overall (and quite possibly, the opposite).
The case of Circle vs. the NHS – why NHS and private providers do not compete on a level playing field
Circle’s lawsuit against an NHS CCG illustrates the flaws in financially comparing private and NHS providers.
I agree about the fact it's largely the same people doing procedures so doesn't actually increase capacity.
www.independent.co.uk
Appears to be correct
Services trade sees UK become world’s fourth largest exporter
The UK has become the world’s fourth largest exporter thanks to a boost in services, fresh trade figures have shown.www.cityam.com
Very weird that this hasn’t been more widely reported (had to Google myself).
Also maybe what many commentators have forgotten/intentionally ignored when complaining about our new trade deals is that we’re a massively service industry driven economy. So while someone’s panicking about us being able to get our hands on cheaper NZ lamb, in exchange we might well be opening up access to our service industries which is far more beneficial to the wider economy.
I think if you break the figures down Steve firstly it looks like they aren’t adjusted for inflation, something that’s hit the UK harder than most EU countries driving up the cost of UK products and exports. Secondly it looks like the only real growth is with the EU, it’s not as a result of signing trade deals with anyone. Also worth noting that we’ve only returned to our original position having fell to 7th following brexit. I’m guessing that the reason why it isn’t being covered is because the big brexit story this week is that the latest round of Brexit checks is going to cost the UK £2B.Appears to be correct
Services trade sees UK become world’s fourth largest exporter
The UK has become the world’s fourth largest exporter thanks to a boost in services, fresh trade figures have shown.
Very weird that this hasn’t been more widely reported (had to Google myself).
Also maybe what many commentators have forgotten/intentionally ignored when complaining about our new trade deals is that we’re a massively service industry driven economy. So while someone’s panicking about us being able to get our hands on cheaper NZ lamb, in exchange we might well be opening up access to our service industries which is far more beneficial to the wider economy.
Far too reasonable for meAppears to be correct
Services trade sees UK become world’s fourth largest exporter
The UK has become the world’s fourth largest exporter thanks to a boost in services, fresh trade figures have shown.
Very weird that this hasn’t been more widely reported (had to Google myself).
Also maybe what many commentators have forgotten/intentionally ignored when complaining about our new trade deals is that we’re a massively service industry driven economy. So while someone’s panicking about us being able to get our hands on cheaper NZ lamb, in exchange we might well be opening up access to our service industries which is far more beneficial to the wider economy.
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| Trade direction | Value £ billion | % change since previous 4 quarters |
|---|---|---|
| UK exports to the EU | 358.9 | 8.4% |
| UK imports from the EU | 463.3 | 15.5% |
| UK exports to the non-EU | 524.2 | 13.7% |
When I googled it shows in some right leaning papers (didn’t want to trigger anyone so attached city am
Brexit Britain becomes the world's fourth BIGGEST exporter
The UK has shot up from its previous ranking of seventh in 2021, United Nations data has shown, rising three places in 2022. It is behind only China, the United States and Germany for exports.www.dailymail.co.uk
Kemi Badenoch hails Brexit Britain as new figures reveal export boom | Politics | News | Express.co.uk
The UK has overtaken France, the Netherlands and Japan to move into fourth place in the global rankings.www.express.co.uk
Kind of ties in with this though
UK trade with EU and non-EU countries in 4 quarters to the end of September 2023
Trade direction Value £ billion % change since previous 4 quarters UK exports to the EU 358.9 8.4% UK imports from the EU 463.3 15.5% UK exports to the non-EU 524.2 13.7%
In isolation maybe but in the real world consequences aren’t based upon one result in one area.
It’s not positive though. Even in isolation it’s neutral at best. All we’ve done is return to the position we were once at having dropped to 7th because of brexit.
There has to be a gain though Steve for it to be positive. It’s being sold as a brexit is awesome story, see the OP as the perfect example. You can’t detract from what brexit was sold as. We held all the cards, we’ve had our pants pulled down by two economies whose combined worth is less than ours, 1 ranking 14th in the world the other 46th. And now Canada who ranks 4 places below us are calling the shots while we’ve forfeited an excellent trade deal with them by leaving the EU. Food will be cheaper, Immigration will go down, we can spend the money on the NHS instead etc etc etc. We’re clutching at straws when we start claiming something staying the same is a victory. I suppose that you could argue that against the backdrop of all the failures no change is a positive but it’s still an oxymoron in the big scheme of things.
