Fears pandemic has dealt 'lasting blow' to NHS as fewer patients treated now
The shock to health services during Covid means that patient care could be more limited for years to come despite funding, economists say
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The shock to health services during Covid means that patient care could be more limited for years to come despite funding, economists say
There are fewer hospital beds available for non-Covid purposes, according to IFS analysis.
There are fewer hospital beds available for non-Covid purposes, according to IFS analysis.
A poll of health trust leaders for NHS Providers found nearly half (46 per cent) strongly agreed or agreed they were on track to meet elective recovery and cancer targets by the end of the financial year.
Some 85% of NHS trust leaders say they are more concerned about this winter than any previous one during their career.