PFI and the NHSRichard Threlfall, UK head for infrastructure, building and construction comments on the debate of whether NHS trusts are “at risk” from PFI costs: UK Bribery Act 2010The social housing sector has historically faced misconduct issues associated with construction and supply contracts. Businesses have generally developed formal or informal procedures and controls to protect their activities. Local Authority of the FutureAs the public sector recession bites and the localism agenda gathers pace, local government will have to address both the threats and opportunities that these forces are creating. How to make cuts without impacting front line servicesThe brunt of public sector cuts are being felt in non-core services and in the back office. If all services have been critical in past how can they be cut and where do you start? Jacky discusses how to make cuts without impacting front line services. How to Deliver Technology for LessThe inherent costs involved in technology are huge so what can be done about them, what are the questions to ask to get there and where can the biggest transformation opportunities be found? Get a grip on your financesFinancial grip in public sector is now, more than ever before, critical. The need to deliver more for less and the pressure of providing absolute visibility in doing so is a huge challenge. Does your organisation need to get a grip? Accelerate College Efficiencies (ACE)ACE is a diagnostic, college-wide efficiency assessment which identifies quantifiable savings by highlighting significant cost and operational savings, testing achievability, identifying risks and quantifying costs of implementation. KPMG's Healthcare Advisory PracticeThe NHS is facing huge efficiency challenges whilst maintaining and improving services for citizens. KPMG is well placed to assist, this brochure showcases our experience working with NHS organisations.
A Bold Step Forward – The Case for Integrated Care in the UKMost long-term condition interactions should not require hospitalisation but often do because the building blocks of our health system haven’t changed for 60 years. We need a new model of care that reflects the diseases of this century — not the last one. Local GovernmentLocal government is currently, and will be for the foreseeable future, in a period of major challenge and change. Healthcare Service DeliveryWe have a longstanding reputation for providing high quality advice to healthcare providers on Foundation Trust readiness, performance improvement, cost optimisation and financial management. Local Health System ManagementWe have significant experience and insight into how local health systems operate, including competitive forces, their economic impact and how sustainable
Health System Reform and RegulationWe work with the DH, Monitor, the NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement and other arm's length bodies, helping them to run large scale programmes World Class CommissioningPCTs have moved to the centre of the healthcare system, driving change within their areas in order to deliver health improvements and better value for money.
Assistance on Procuring KPMG ServicesProcurement on a large scale for a complex requirement can be a daunting task. We have provided a guide to undertaking a professional services tender. Catalist FrameworkCatalist is an easy to use framework agreement through which any public sector organisation can procure consultancy advice Weathering the Storm: Cost management in a recessionTo successfully balance the expectations of funders, tenants and regulators, it is crucial for Housing Associations to have robust strategies in place that provide sufficient affordable housing in more and more imaginative ways. Social HousingThe 2008 budget included a commitment to spend £8 billion on new, affordable social housing over three years enabling the Homes and Communities Agency to deliver 70,000 new homes DefenceThe Defence sector is vital to the economy of the UK, however if faces severe funding cuts due to the economic crisis and the need for the Government to limit spend. Central GovernmentKPMG has a long history of advising and supporting central government. Over the years we have worked with all the Whitehall departments | 