Queen’s House Consulting joined Talk NHS, a public debate on the past, present and future of the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom. This one day meeting, organised jointly by the Royal Society of Medicine and Discourse, was led by expert panels representing healthcare practitioners, lawyers, patients, politicians and think-tanks. The meeting ended with a keynote lecture by Professor Stephen Hawking who described his personal experience, in support of a publicly-funded health service which is free at the point of use. Before this, the panels and audience had spent the day in lively discussion, considering the economic basis, political control, funding, structures and accountability of the NHS, which is organised differently in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. There was also debate about the impact of these elements on the recruitment, retention, motivation and professional support for NHS staff. It was recognised that incorporation of enhanced preventative medicine (in its broadest terms) and social care into the mainstream scope of the NHS could offset the growth in demand for NHS services. The meeting was characterised by a considerable agreement about the past and present state of the NHS, but greater variety of opinion about its future. This may reflect the focus and diverse interests of the audience and panel members.
As an independent pharmaceutical and healthcare advisor, Queen’s House Consulting can distinguish between the long-term strategic development of the NHS, and the short- to mid-term tactics needed to deliver health and social care within defined budgets. With experience in analysis, long-term planning and short-term implementation, Queen’s House Consulting can help NHS practitioners, managers, civil servants and politicians develop the structures needed for each. At the core, is the existing expertise of professionals in these areas, along with the expectations and needs of the patients/clients of NHS services. Queen’s House Consulting can work alongside these NHS stakeholders, offering additional time and skills without diverting these professionals from their daily provision of healthcare. Recognising the perception that external consultants can be a financial drain on limited public finances, Queen’s House Consulting offers competitive, transparent and cost-effective options for its services. Click here for more information about the relevant services offered by Queen’s House Consulting, or contact us to discuss your particular needs.
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