One of the many problems COVID-19 has caused has been to disrupt the normal work of the NHS and cause backlogs to build up in many parts of the country. If these are not addressed they will lead to bad patient outcomes up to and including suffering and premature death.
So I was very pleased to read that ahead of the Spending Review last Wednesday, the Chancellor announced an extra £3 billion for the NHS to tackle a backlog of operations – helping people to receive the medical care they need as soon as possible. - Britain's world-class NHS has played a critical role in the response to coronavirus, but we all know how desperately difficult and distressing it’ been for patients who are waiting to have operations and medical treatment during the pandemic.
- So I was pleased to leatn that the government is providing an extra £3 billion for the NHS. This includes £1 billion to address backlogs – paying for up to one million extra checks, scans and additional operations for those who have had their treatment delayed; £1.5 billion to support existing pressures in the NHS; and a £500 million boost to mental health services. It is also planned to invest £325 million in NHS diagnostics next year – helping diagnose patients with cancer and other serious illnesses.
- This substantial package of extra funding will help people receive the medical care they need as soon as possible
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