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NHS modernisation ''needed to meet future challenges''

14 March 2011
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NHS modernisation ''needed to meet future challenges''Millions of people will benefit from government plans to modernise the NHS, it has been claimed.

In a new statement, the health secretary has outlined the arguments for overhauling the current system, as there is expected to be a jump in those with two or more conditions over the age of 65 between now and 2050 of 252 per cent.

Andrew Lansley explained this means changes are required to ensure the health service is prepared to cope with these volumes of patients, adding that almost one in three people in the UK currently suffer from a long-term illness, such as heart disease, diabetes or asthma.

Those specialising in demand planning and operations management in the NHS may be interested in his comments that the greatest volume of patients comes from the over-60s demographic and this looks set to grow.

Mr Lansley called for a new approach for those with long-term conditions, adding: "Patients don't want to see lots of different people for lots of different consultations - they want one team who can give them the advice, support and care they need."

He recently announced the allocation of £775 million over five years to fund translational research aimed at benefiting NHS patients in the future.ADNFCR-3058-ID-800459058-ADNFCR
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