The NWRA's contribution to the North West Investment Plan for Health, this report is a comprehensive analysis of the health and social care economy. It shows how health and social care accounts for 7.3% of GDP and directly and indirectly supports 14.8% of employment in the region's economy (2003).
The Health and Social Care Economy in the North West
Contents:
- Economic, employment and health gains from health and social care investment.
- Methodology for public sector analysis.
- Importance of the health and social care sector in the North West regional economy.
- Direct and indirect employment in the health and social care sector.
- Planned growth of the health and social care sector.
- Targeting investment to meet social needs and reducing health inequalities.
- Economic implications of restructuring and modernisation of the health and social care sectors.
- Key issues for the North West regional and economic planning strategies.
- Scope for action by the regional partners on economic and employment matters related to health investment.
March 2003
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European Services Strategy Unit, Duagh, Camp, Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland.
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