NHSE launches new intervention regime for worst A&E performers

NHS England has revealed a new intervention regime, as it seeks to deliver on its new urgent and emergency care recovery plan.

Systems will be placed in three “tiers of intervention”, with those systems deemed “off-target on delivery” being given “tier three intensive support” from NHSE, which will include on-the-ground planning, analytical and delivery capacity, “buddying” with leading systems and “targeted executive leadership”.

The approach follows that which has been taken over the past year for elective and cancer care recovery. 

The urgent care plan, published by NHSE and the Department of Health and Social Care today, says: “NHS England will identify and share good practice so that all can learn from the best. For those systems that are struggling, we will offer support to ensure that they have the best opportunities to drive improvement locally.”

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Source: HSJ, 30 January 2023