Government does not know how many people in prison have a mental illness, how much it is spending on mental health in prisons or whether it is achieving its objectives. It is therefore hard to see how Government can be achieving value for money in its efforts to improve the mental health and well being of prisoners. In 2016 there were 40,161 incidents of self-harm in prisons and 120 self-inflicted deaths.
This report looks at how effectively government met the needs of clinically extremely vulnerable through the shielding programme.
Services and outcomes for people with neurological conditions need further improvement.
The NAO has reported on the 2021-22 accounts of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).
The Cancer Drugs Fund has improved access to cancer drugs not routinely available on the NHS, but all parties agree it is not sustainable in its current form.
This investigation sets out the system for providing vaccinations to pre-school children in England and the levels of uptake.
This report examines the effectiveness of the government’s approach to reducing childhood obesity in England.
Explore the trends in capital expenditure and resourcing since 2010-11 and build a richer understanding of what they mean for different local authorities.
This report provides our initial thoughts on the learning government can draw from its response to COVID-19 to date.
Sir John Bourn, head of the National Audit Office, reported to Parliament today that payments, amounting to £233,000, which the Public Health Laboratory Service Board made to certain members of staff in 2004-05 did not comply with Treasury guidelines. In the course of closing PHLS Media Services, the Board retained a small number of individuals […]
Local authorities have worked hard to manage reductions in government funding, but the DCLG needs to be better informed about the situation across England.
Local authorities have worked hard to manage reductions in government funding, but the DCLG needs to be better informed about the situation across England.
This report sets out the facts about the government’s support of shale gas development in England.
Malaria is a serious health risk. Further progress in the fight against the disease will depend on a growth in commitment and capacity from countries receiving UK aid.
This is the second NAO report on government’s approach to test and trace services in England.
Central government needs to have better engagement with local government, particularly as more services are devolved.
This page is part of our successful commissioning toolkit. Introduction Ministers ask a central government department to establish a scheme to improve safety on the road for cyclists. A policy manager is put in charge of this. She holds a meeting with internal stakeholders, including those responsible for service delivery, finance and legal advice. From this […]
Sir John Bourn, head of the National Audit Office, today published his report to Parliament on the results of his examination of the Public Health Laboratory Service Board Accounts for 1998-99. Sir John issued a report to Parliament on the account concerning the breakdown of financial controls following the contracting out by the Board of […]
Our investigation focuses on the delivery, performance, oversight and progress implementing change on four health screening programmes.
The report examines whether the NHS is on track to achieve financial sustainability.