The Latest Breaking News from Jim Mackey

Ministers have ‘maxed out’ health service funding, says NHS England boss

Jim Mackey says state of public finances means country can no longer afford big spending rises

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2025

Poor care and long A&E trolley waits becoming ‘normalised’, new NHS England chief warns

Staff have become desensitised to people lying on trolleys in corridors, says Jim Mackey

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

NHS has ‘maxed out on what is affordable’ – says new service chief

Sir Jim Mackey called the health service to ‘accelerate’ improvements and stamp out unacceptable care.

Evening Standard · May 9, 2025

Wes Streeting’s ‘high-stakes’ abolition of NHS England will cut 10,000 jobs

Changes proposed by health secretary predicted to save as much as £500m but could be distraction for ministers

The Guardian - UK · Mar 13, 2025

NHS England to be abolished to ‘cut bureaucracy’ and save millions – Starmer

NHS England is a public body delivering services with taxpayers’ money.

Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2025

NHS England to cut workforce by half as Streeting restructures

The health secretary will shrink NHS England’s workforce to save money and avoid ‘duplication’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2025

Jim Mackey should note that hospital systems are best led by doctors

Letter: Amanda Goodall says the next boss of NHS England should give more decision-making powers and responsibility to outstanding doctors and clinicians

The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2025

Next boss of NHS England prepares purge of senior leadership team

Exclusive: Jim Mackey plans ‘big clearout’ as he steers NHS England towards closer relationship with health secretary

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2025

After a week of turmoil, one thing needs saying about our NHS: slowly it is healing

Times are tough and funding remains below the historic average, but in key areas there are welcome signs of hope, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2025

Health Secretary insists he did not ask NHS boss to leave her job

Amanda Pritchard announced on Tuesday that she will leave her role as NHS chief executive at the end of March.

Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025