The Latest Breaking News from the King Fund

Analysis by the King’s Fund shows ‘a significant increase in the share of NHS mental health inpatient care being outsourced to independent providers’.

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The NHs will see a large proportion of the extra cash swallowed by pay rises for staff and existing commitments, experts say.

Community services for children and mental health support for cancer patients axed amid savings drive

Around 107,000 NHS secondary care roles in England are vacant.

Dissatisfaction also at record 59% in Great Britain, with A&E, GPs and dentists causing the most discontent

The poll found people still believe in the founding principles of the NHS and the majority believe it needs more money and staff.

The King’s Fund charity has called for a shift in how cash is spent to drive care into the community.

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