Tough times, tough choices

Tough times, tough choices: This report sets out four ‘tough choices’ faced by the NHS and what the impact of each could mean for patients and local services. The four tough choices identified are: do nothing; spend more; do more for less; and do things differently. It highlights the increasing pressure the NHS has come under to maintain funding in line with demand. The report is accompanied by two factsheets providing an overview of NHS funding.

• Report
• Briefing
• Overview of NHS finances factsheet
• How does the financial situation compare? factsheet

See also:

• NHS could charge fee to call out the doctor The Daily Telegraph
• Four options for reviving the NHS The Guardian