Double-penalty System for Bankrupt Health Trusts Lifted
...ounds by the end of the financial year, caused by overspending since 2001. At least a dozen hospitals had reached the point where financial recovery was impossible. NN...NHS To Achieve Waiting Figure Target By 2008
... exceed a maximum of 18 weeks. In order to prevent overspending of the budget, some of the hospitals are a little passive about non-emergency surgeries until the next financial year....NHS To Pay More Attention To Its Finances
...he trusts in the 2005-2006 year. There has been an overspending of £948 million for the half-year period alone. Emergency measures aimed at scaling down expenditure are also being resorted to. The new measures proposed by the Health Secretary are also likely to result in instability where the services are concern...NHS Audit Commission Warns Possible Financial Collapse In Sussex And Surrey
...omy. Organisations need to be clear that continued overspending will generate real cash shortfalls and ultimately threaten both the supply of goods and payroll. We recognise that the financial position differs for individual NHS bodies, with some managing their finances well. However, our report will raise awaren......t their finances under control. "Any trust that is overspending is relying on another part of the country - possibly with greater health needs - to bail them out ... Of course it is frustrating for people who are being told to wait six months when the hospital could do [the operation] in four. But it's better tha...