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The National Audit Office audits central government accounts and reports to Parliament on the value for money achieved by government projects and programmes. Our work saves the taxpayer millions of pounds.

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Canary wharf business districtDepartment for Work and Pensions - Pension Protection Fund
The Pension Protection Fund, which protects private sector pensions, has delivered value for money (VFM) in terms of investing efficiently and preparing for the impact of future claims. It must ensure that it continues to deliver VFM in the future.
AmbulanceMajor trauma care in England
Care for patients who have suffered major trauma has not significantly improved in the last 20 years. The NAO estimates that 450-600 lives could be saved each year in England if major trauma care was better managed.
Wallet containing debit and credit cardsBusiness, Innovation and Skills: Helping over-indebted consumers
The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills' free advice for those in debt has helped more people, and at a lower cost per person, than planned. However, demand cannot be met, and support could be provided to more people through further efficiencies.
Sketch of blood flow to the brainDepartment of Health: Progress in improving stroke care
The National Stroke Strategy has increased the priority and awareness of the condition and started to improve patients' care. But improvements have not been universal and improvements in follow-up care have not matched those of acute care services.
 

 

 

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