Because the NHS was founded to provide equal access to all on the basis of need rather than the ability to pay, price was eliminated as a method of bringing demand for services into line with supply. This means that the Government has to make decisions about the amount of ...
The King's Fund Long-Term Care Finances project began in October 1999. Its aim is to find ways in which the debate on funding long-term care can move forward. This report gives the results of an interview survey of 100 people undertaken in June and July 2000. They were asked questions ...
This publication is a comprehensive review of health care and policy issues. From 2000, there will be three issues per year. It contains a calendar of events for the months October 1999 to February 2000 as well as discussion of key policy issues. Specific areas dealt with in this issue ...