Has NHS reorganisation saved lives? A CuSum study using 65 years of data

Conclusion
The 1974 NHS reorganisation, changing service arrangements predominantly for women and children, is considered an unlikely explanation of the improved rate of male mortality decline. Thus, centrally led NHS reorganisation has never had any detectable effect on either male or female mortality and must be considered ineffective for this purpose. But some evidence supporting the view that increased funding improves outcomes is found.

Source: JRSM - January 22, 2016 Category: UK Health Authors: Lale, A. S., Temple, J. M. Tags: Research Source Type: research