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Which? comments on the Health Care Commission's results of the Annual Health Check

12 October 2006

As the Health Care Commission publishes its results of the Annual Health Check, Frances Blunden, principal policy adviser, Which? comments:

“This new system goes a good way to painting a richer picture of the quality of health services in England. However, as a patient, you have to work hard to find the practical information needed.

“Unfortunately this system fails to bring together useful information on hospitals, GPs, dentists and pharmacists in one place in order to help consumers make more informed choices through a clear, easy to use format.

“The bottom line is that consumers are funding these services and they want to know they are receiving value for money.
“These results are a particular warning for PCTs to raise their game and out of hours care once more appears to be a major area of concern. We would like to see trusts getting in contact with local residents to keep them informed about the changes and improvements that will be made.”



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