How many patients does the NHS treat a day? About 3 million people – 5% of the population. More than 1.6 million people go to a pharmacist More than 1 million people attend a GP appointment More than 250,000 people attend a hospital outpatient appointment Nearly 45,000 people attend A&E majors (and about 25 per cent of those […]
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How many managers does the NHS need? 150,000, i.e. 110,000 more. How many does it have? 39,800. In February 2024, of 1.5m NHS employees, there were approximately 39,800 NHS managers (Kings Fund, 2024), which is therefore around 2.65% of the workforce. This compares to, as the same time, 140,700 doctors and 377,600 nursing staff (including […]
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Top 10 contagious skin rashes (with photos) In this article we will show you the top 10 contagious skin rashes (with photos). You should avoid contact with people that have one of these until their problem has gone away (or largely). 1. Athlete’s foot Athlete’s foot is a skin fungal infection, caused by Tinea pedis, […]
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Contraception: 10 FAQs and answers We will now provide more detail on 10 contraception questions and answers. 1. What is contraception? Contraception is a way of preventing pregnancy when having sex. Condoms can also protect against most sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). 2. Why do I need to use contraceptives? Unless you want to get pregnant, […]
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The NHS in 10 numbers today These are stats about the NHS in either 2022/23 or 2023/24 (most data is for England): £182 million in cost = spending of Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) 11.3% of GDP (your taxes) on health – slightly more than comparable countries 1.5 million staff – accounting for 45.6% […]
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10 interesting facts about the NHS In this article we will provide 10 key facts and figures about the NHS in 2024. Key points – these are key stats about the NHS in either 2022/23 or 2023/24 (most data is for England) £182 million (and rising) in cost = spending of Department for Health and Social […]
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Are there too many managers in the NHS? No. This is a widely held myth. The idea that the NHS has too many managers is incorrect and often based on prejudice. There is little evidence the NHS has too many managers, and many (including MyHSN) thinks the NHS is actually undermanaged. All large organisations need […]
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How many patients does a GP have each? In the UK, the average number of patients per full-time equivalent (FTE) GP is 2,293 as of July 2024. This is an increase of 18% since 2015, and is due to a number of factors, including: A declining GP workforce An increase in the number of patients […]
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Why it is hard to get a GP appointment (5 reasons) There are a number of reasons why it can be difficult to get a GP appointment, including: 1. High demand There are many reasons for the high demand for GP appointments, including a growing population, an ageing demographic with complex illnesses, and increased awareness […]
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Is the NHS any good compared to other countries and the past? This is a simple question that is surprising hard to answer. It depends on whether you are comparing itself to itself, over a time period; or compare it to healthcare systems in comparable developed countries ‘now’. Lets look at its performance in regard […]
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