The NHS 10 Year Plan will reportedly incorporate "Value" as it aims to completely revitalize the entire system.
The 10 Year Plan for the NHS in England, set to be published in early July, aims to revolutionise the health service and make it fit for the future, addressing rising pressures and public dissatisfaction[1][2]. The plan outlines transformative changes to the structure, operations, and workforce of the NHS, with a focus on sustainability and improved outcomes for patients and staff over the next decade[1][2][3].
The plan is structured around three fundamental shifts[1][2][3]:
1. **From Hospital to Community**: The NHS is set to move more care out of hospitals and into community and primary care settings, with the emphasis on neighbourhood health services[1][2].
2. **From Analogue to Digital**: The plan highlights the importance of accelerating the digital transformation of the NHS, including the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies, to improve care delivery, efficiency, and patient outcomes[2][3].
3. **From Sickness to Prevention**: The plan places emphasis on prevention and early intervention over acute treatment, with a focus on population health[1][2].
Digital technologies are central to the plan’s vision. The NHS aims to become a more digitally enabled health system, leveraging technologies such as AI to improve care delivery, efficiency, and patient outcomes[2][3]. The plan includes efforts to roll out greater use of technology and AI across the health service, repositioning the NHS as a leader in digital healthcare innovation[3].
While the 10 Year Plan overview does not explicitly mention "Value Based Procurement" (VBP) or "MedTech procurement" by name, it does signal significant changes to innovation strategy and NHS finances[2].
- A reshaped innovation strategy is highlighted, which is likely to include reforms in how the NHS procures and adopts new medical technologies (MedTech), aiming to ensure that procurement decisions are aligned with patient outcomes and system value[2]. - A different approach to NHS finances is promised, which would support these new procurement models and the integration of innovative technologies, including digital health tools and AI-driven solutions[2].
This is consistent with broader trends towards value-based healthcare, where procurement decisions are increasingly based on outcomes and cost-effectiveness, rather than just upfront price.
The plan also introduces a new workforce model aligning staff with the future direction of reform, including expanded recruitment of GPs and community-based staff, and new standards for flexible, modern employment within the NHS[3][4]. Alongside this, structural reforms are underway, including the dissolution of NHS England, the reduction of Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), and the centralization of control under the Department of Health and Social Care[3].
The plan was developed through extensive public and staff engagement, including the "Change NHS" initiative, which gathered over a quarter of a million contributions from stakeholders[2]. The government commits to a new era of transparency in how the NHS operates and reforms[2].
The success of the 10 Year Plan will depend on effective implementation, sustained investment, and the engagement of both staff and the public in driving change. The MedTech sector is encouraged to engage with the Alpha phase to ensure a diverse approach to assessments, as they believe current models like NICE and ODEP may not adequately represent the reality of medical devices[5]. Proper provision should be made for new, truly innovative, products for which comparisons with existing products are challenging[5]. Real-world data and case studies are considered essential for the project's success[5].
References: [1] NHS England. (2025). NHS Long Term Plan: A 10 Year Plan for the NHS in England. Retrieved from https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nhs-long-term-plan
[2] Department of Health and Social Care. (2025). NHS 10 Year Plan: A blueprint for the future. Retrieved from https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nhs-10-year-plan
[3] National Health Service. (2025). NHS 10 Year Plan: A roadmap for the future. Retrieved from https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-10-year-plan
[4] NHS Employers. (2025). NHS 10 Year Plan: A workforce strategy for the future. Retrieved from https://www.nhsemployers.org/resources/nhs-10-year-plan-a-workforce-strategy-for-the-future
[5] The MedTech Sector. (2025). Engaging with the NHS 10 Year Plan. Retrieved from https://www.themedtechsector.co.uk/engaging-with-the-nhs-10-year-plan/
- The 10 Year Plan for the NHS in England emphasizes the transition from hospital to community care, focusing on neighborhood health services for improved patient outcomes.
- Effective implementation of the plan relies on enhanced adoption of digital technologies in health services, including Artificial Intelligence and other advanced tech, to boost care delivery and efficiency.
- The Plan signals a shift in innovation strategy, emphasizing reforms in the procurement of new medical technologies, aiming to ensure alignment with patient outcomes and system value.
- A new workforce model is introduced, focusing on expanding GPs and community-based staff, new employment standards, and structural reforms such as the dissolution of NHS England and reduction of Integrated Care Boards.
- The success of the 10 Year Plan requires sustained investment, public and staff engagement, and reliance on real-world data and case studies for evaluating new, innovative medical devices.
- The MedTech sector urges engagement in the plan's Alpha phase, advocating for a diverse approach to assessments, as existing models (like NICE and ODEP) may not represent the full reality of medical device procurement and outcomes.
