The Three Big Shifts
The NHS 10 Year Health Plan sets out a bold vision for the future of healthcare in England, built around three fundamental shifts:
1. From Sickness to Prevention
The plan prioritises reaching patients earlier and making the healthy choice the easy choice. This means more investment in public health, screening programmes, and community-based prevention services.
2. From Analogue to Digital
New technology, AI, and data-driven approaches will transform how care is delivered. From virtual wards to AI-assisted diagnostics, digital transformation is central to the plan's ambitions.
3. From Hospital to Community
Care will increasingly shift out of hospitals and into community settings, with a greater focus on primary care, neighbourhood teams, and integrated care at home.
What This Means for Commissioners
Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and local authorities will need to:
- Redesign care pathways around prevention and early intervention
- Invest in digital infrastructure and data interoperability
- Commission services that deliver measurable population health outcomes
- Strengthen partnerships across health, social care, and voluntary sectors
What This Means for Providers
NHS trusts and independent providers should:
- Prepare for new service models and funding arrangements
- Invest in workforce development and digital skills
- Demonstrate outcomes and value in contract negotiations
- Engage proactively with ICBs on service transformation
How CPGB Ltd Can Help
We work with commissioners and providers to translate national strategy into local delivery. Our services include:
- Healthcare solutioning and service design
- Programme management for transformation programmes
- Bid management for new service contracts
- Health needs analysis to inform commissioning decisions
Contact us to discuss how we can support your response to the 10 Year Plan.