Efficiencies and economies of scale

Collaborative working has given trusts the opportunity to maximise economies of scale and make the best use of collective resources across several providers. These efficiencies have been realised in different ways and are supporting progress against national priorities such as diagnostics and elective recovery as well as consolidating corporate support functions or undertaking joint procurement to leverage the benefits of collective purchasing power.

Case studies

• Diagnostics - Cheshire and Merseyside Acute and Specialist Trusts Provider Collaborative
• Diagnostics - The South West London Acute Provider Collaborative
• Shared imaging services - Suffolk and North East Essex Provider Acute and Community Collaborative