NHS cuts 'planned across England' Plans are being drawn up that could see cuts to NHS services across England.
The BBC has seen draft sustainability and transformation plans (STPs) which propose ward closures, cuts in bed numbers and changes to A&E and GP care in 44 areas.
There have been have been no consultations on the plans so far.
NHS England, which needs to find £22bn in efficiency savings by 2020-21, said reorganising local services is essential to improve patient care. BBC News
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The BBC has seen draft sustainability and transformation plans (STPs) which propose ward closures, cuts in bed numbers and changes to A&E and GP care in 44 areas.
There have been have been no consultations on the plans so far.
NHS England, which needs to find £22bn in efficiency savings by 2020-21, said reorganising local services is essential to improve patient care. BBC News
See also:
- The 38 Degrees crowdfunded investigation into secret NHS plans 38 Degrees
- NHS Investigation full results (spreadsheet) 38 Degrees
- How many sticks will it take to beat the NHS into financial health? The King's Fund
- How are Sustainability and Transformation Plans coming together? The Nuffield Trust
- Warnings despite upturn in NHS finances BBC News
- Glut of NHS closures ahead, warn hospital chiefs The Daily Telegraph
- NHS plans radical cuts to fight growing deficit in health budget The Guardian
- What do you know about planned NHS cuts?
- Plan to 'transform' NHS could lead to downgrade of major London hospitals
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