Tuesday, 21 February 2017

NHS trusts post 'unsustainable' £886m third-quarter deficit

NHS trusts post 'unsustainable' £886m third-quarter deficit Shortfall in England, attributed to extra pressure on NHS over winter, is £300m over target for end of financial year

NHS trusts in England posted a deficit of £886m at the end of the third quarter, £300m more than the target for the end of this financial year.

NHS Improvement (NHSI), which published the figures on Monday, predicts a year-end deficit of £750m-£850m, much higher than the £580m previously described as the highest figure the health service could afford without risking major financial problems. Continue reading... The Guardian

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