Tuesday 21 February 2017

Hospital cuts planned in most of England

Hospital cuts planned in most of England Hospital services in nearly two-thirds of England could be cut or scaled back, BBC analysis of local plans shows.

The proposals have been made by NHS bosses as part of a national programme to transform the health service and save money across 44 different areas.

The BBC found 28 affect hospital care, from full closures to centralising services such as accident and emergency and stroke care on fewer sites.

Ministers argue patients will receive better care in the community. BBC News

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