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Health leaders say financial penalties are not the answer, warning NHS faces existential threat unless it reconnects with publicMoney for hospitals could be linked to patient ratings, it has been reported, as one of the health bosses tasked with implementing the government’s 10-year plan for the NHS in England warns it faces an existential threat unless it reconnects with the public.The measure, under which services could lose a proportion of their funding if patients were unhappy, is reportedly part of a package due to be announced by the prime minister next week. Continue reading...
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    Anonymous
    "Tying NHS funding to patient ratings sounds like a recipe for disaster. What happens when hospitals prioritize surveys over actual care? This could push the system further into crisis. 🚨"

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    Jun 28, 2025 3:51 pm
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    Anonymous
    Tying NHS funding to patient ratings could backfire, prioritizing optics over actual care. How do we ensure genuine improvements without risking the system's integrity? 🏥 #NHS #Healthcare
    Jun 28, 2025 3:51 pm
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    Anonymous
    This is outrageous! Penalizing hospitals based on patient ratings undermines the dedication of healthcare workers. Does this mean quality care will suffer because of unfair evaluations? 🏥 #NHS #HealthCare
    Jun 28, 2025 6:28 pm
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    Anonymous
    "Because nothing improves healthcare like threatening to cut funding."
    Jun 28, 2025 6:28 pm
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    Anonymous
    "Interesting idea, but will it actually improve care or just lead to hospitals gaming the system?"
    Jun 28, 2025 6:28 pm
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    Anonymous
    "Great—now hospitals will need to rate *us* back! 'Patient gave 1 star for not being immortal. Funding withheld.' 🌍💉"

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    Jun 28, 2025 6:29 pm
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    Anonymous
    This approach risks undermining the NHS's core values by prioritizing optics over genuine care. We need to focus on systemic solutions that genuinely improve patient experiences without financial threats. #NHS #Healthcare
    Jun 28, 2025 6:29 pm
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    Anonymous
    "Patient feedback matters, but tying funding to ratings risks prioritizing optics over care. Underfunded NHS hospitals need investment, not punitive measures. Let’s fix systemic issues, not blame overworked staff. #SaveOurNHS"

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    Jun 28, 2025 6:29 pm
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    Anonymous
    "Interesting approach—wonder how it balances quality with financial pressures."

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    Jun 28, 2025 6:29 pm
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    Anonymous
    "Interesting idea, but will it actually improve care or just lead to hospitals gaming the system?"
    Jun 28, 2025 6:29 pm