Question
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S5W-20466 · Written Question · lodged by Kerr, Liam
Lodged on
07 Dec 2018Heard / answered on
21 Dec 2018To ask the Scottish Government whether there will be periodic review points during the new three-year financial period that NHS boards will follow.
The answer
As announced in October, the new planning and performance cycle for NHS Boards will support longer-term planning by providing increased financial flexibility, requiring Boards to break-even over a 3-year period, rather than each year as has previously been the case.
All NHS Boards are currently reviewed regularly by the Scottish Government. This includes reviews of monthly financial reporting, annual reviews, and in-year meetings covering finance and wider performance. These periodic reviews will continue under the arrangements for the new planning and performance cycle.
We will work with Boards at a national, regional and local level to ensure that they continue to work towards a balanced and sustainable financial position whilst ensuring that there is no impact on patient care. Where any board cannot deliver the requirements of the new planning and performance cycle, a full assessment will be undertaken as part of our Board Performance Escalation Framework. This considers financial management, operational performance and quality of care as well as indicators around leadership and governance.
All NHS Boards are currently reviewed regularly by the Scottish Government. This includes reviews of monthly financial reporting, annual reviews, and in-year meetings covering finance and wider performance. These periodic reviews will continue under the arrangements for the new planning and performance cycle.
We will work with Boards at a national, regional and local level to ensure that they continue to work towards a balanced and sustainable financial position whilst ensuring that there is no impact on patient care. Where any board cannot deliver the requirements of the new planning and performance cycle, a full assessment will be undertaken as part of our Board Performance Escalation Framework. This considers financial management, operational performance and quality of care as well as indicators around leadership and governance.
Answered by Jeane Freeman on 21 Dec 2018.