BBC RADIO 4

Today Weekdays 6-9am and Saturdays 7-9am

Page last updated at 08:55 GMT, Thursday, 29 December 2011

1 in 4 patients 'better cared for in community'

Advertisement

At least one in four NHS patients would be better off being treated at home under new community-based services, according to the body that represents NHS providers and commissioners.

NHS Confederation chief executive Mike Farrar explains how the public needs to stop viewing hospital care as the best form of provision.


Get in touch with Today via email , Twitter or Facebook or text us on 84844.

SEE ALSO

Americas Africa Europe Middle East South Asia Asia Pacific