Guardian analysis of the plans that have been published has found that thousands of hospital beds are set to disappear, pregnant women will face long trips to give birth and a string of A&E units will be downgraded or closed.
The head of the British Medical Association (BMA) has said that plans to improve the health service in England risk being used as a cover for cuts and running down the NHS. The 44 regional sustainability and transformation plans (STPs) amount to £22bn in cuts by 2020-21 to balance the books, which will have a severe impact on patient care according to the BMA.
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