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9. Health

Capita is helping to deliver the transformation of the health sector demanded by Government and public alike.

Achieving this change requires more engagement with the private sector to secure the knowledge, culture and investment needed for success. The value of our experience and capacity in key non-clinical services is increasingly recognised by health service providers.

NHS funding has increased significantly in recent years, but this looks set to plateau. Significant financial pressure is now expected from Government over the next 3 years. Structural changes in the way the NHS is funded, following the introduction of Foundation Trusts and Payment by Results, are resulting in a much more commercial approach.


Drivers for outsourcing include:

  • Need to transform both support and front office services to enhance clinical delivery, drive efficiency and improve the patient experience
  • Patient Choice, requiring streamlined clinical administration to meet the 18-week target from first appointment to treatment
  • Need to rationalise and modernise support services
  • Need to realise the benefits of investment in new technology
  • Pressure to improve work environment and patient care by rationalising existing property and reinvesting in new property
  • Funding pressures and 2007 Spending Review
  • Need to enhance governance and member services capability.

20% annual growth to 2012 estimated by industry analysts*

*Ovum 2008