8. In 2009 an estimated 61% of adults (aged 16 and over) were overweight or
obese (National Obesity Observatory)
Trends in adult prevalence of obesity (BMI ≥30kg/m2) – percentage of the adult
population assessed as obese in a selection of countries
(NOO based on OECD data)
Targets and terror?Central control or local flexibility?Contribution from ISTCs?
Consultants and GPs were the big winners: not clear that more productivity increased..GPs: era of financial incentives=QOF, DES, LES. What is the vision for changing public sector motivation?
Satisfaction at an all time highMore surveys of patient experience than ever before, but not clear they are sensitive enough to reflect quality failure or pick up views of the most vulnerable
Huge investment : alot went on staff, all types, including managers