The NHS came under severe pressure over the Christmas and New Year break, triggering a political blame-game over who was responsible for the crisis, and union claims that ministers were missing in action as staff and patients suffered.
NHS England issued its annual ‘to do’ list for the NHS, with three broad ‘tasks’ for 2023 and more detailed priorities for achieving them within a tight funding envelope. Digital gets a mention, with specific priorities to level up trusts, improve connectivity, and expand use of the NHS App. Plus: read Highland Marketing’s predictions for 2023 and how they are likely to impact marketing, PR and communications activity.
