80% of people in Britain think the NHS should be protected from funding cuts

80% of people in Britain think the NHS should be protected from funding cuts

Survey respondents believe health service should be exempt from more austerity, amid concerns the NHS lacks resources

Four out of five people in Britain believe the NHS should be protected from government spending cuts, according to a survey which reaffirmed the high level of affection in which the service is held.

Asked which two or three areas of public spending should be exempt from more austerity, respondents identified the NHS and healthcare (79%), schools (51%), care for the elderly (51%), the police (39%) and social services (21%). Guardian

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