Kings Fund on Autumn Budget Emphasises Critical State of Health & Social Care
The Kings Fund, with other health and social care Think Tanks, have produced a joint statement to highlight the critical state of health and social care prior to the Autumn Budget.
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It draws attention to NHS funding dropping to the lowest level in this parliament and the need for funding gaps to be closed. There is a clear impact of continued austerity and rise in service demand on patient care. As these pressures increase there is a need for more credible medium-term strategies that recognise these demands and the potential repercussions on those who use health and social care services.