The British Chiropractic Association welcomes the Government’s recent announcement of the Elective Reform Plan, which highlights the critical need to address NHS waiting times. We are particularly encouraged by its focus on expanding community-based care, fostering public-private collaboration, and reducing pressure on hospitals.
BCA President, Tim Button said:
“The BCA is delighted to see a continued focus on reducing NHS waiting times with the Governments recent announcement of the Elective Reform Plan. Our members will be encouraged by a commitment to keep Community Diagnostic Centres open for longer, shift care from hospitals to the community, and strengthen working relationships with the private sector.
However, MSK waiting times across the communities are already too long and rising further. This must be addressed for the NHS backlog to be reduced. We are delighted to see a renewed NHS and Independent Sector Partnership Agreement published alongside the plan, and to see the Government recognising that the public and private sectors must work together if we are to see real change. Our BCA members can unlock additional capacity and immediately support reducing NHS waiting times.
We look forward to engaging with the Government and our colleagues in the public and private sector as we head into 2025 and look forward to the year ahead.”
