£30bn NHS funding black hole
The NHS faces a funding black hole of £30 billion unless there is a "fundamental change" to the way the health care system is run, officials have warned.
NHS faces £30 billion funding black hole by 2021
The NHS faces a funding black hole of £30 billion unless there is a "fundamental change" to the way the health care system is run, officials have warned.
A document released by NHS England claims the health service will not survive unless radical changes are made to the delivery of health care, such as hospital closures and the centralisation of services.
If the NHS in England continues to deliver care the way it currently is, there will be a funding gap of £30 billion by 2021 - even if the health budget is protected, the report said.
Health officials also warned pressures on the NHS could lead to another tragedy like the failings seen at Stafford Hospital.
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