Key Announcement from NHS England

Alec Price-Forbes, the national Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO) at NHS England, announced at the Rewired 2026 conference that future funding will increasingly target non-acute care settings. This shift aims to enhance healthcare delivery outside of traditional hospital environments.

Funding Focus Areas

• Investment in community health services
• Support for primary care facilities
• Enhancements in digital health technologies

Implications for Healthcare Delivery

This funding strategy aligns with the broader goals of the 10 Year Health Plan, which emphasizes:

1. Transitioning care from hospitals to community settings
2. Integrating digital solutions into healthcare
3. Focusing on preventive care rather than reactive treatment

The commitment to non-acute settings reflects a significant shift in how healthcare services are structured and delivered, aiming to improve patient access and outcomes.

Further Information

For more details on NHS funding and its implications, you can refer to the following sources:

• NHS funding to focus on non-acute settings, says England’s CCIO
• NHS Priorities For 2026/27 To 2028/29 | The King’s Fund
• NHS England » Capital guidance 2026/27 to 2029/30