More than 160 NHS leaders say a lack of investment is putting patients at risk of harm at their NHS trust

More than 160 NHS leaders say a lack of investment is putting patients at risk of harm at their NHS trust A new survey released today by NHS Providers has found that 82% (161) of NHS trust leaders think that the current climate of restricted capital funding poses a medium or high risk to patient safety, and could undermine plans to transform the NHS.

Despite the prime minister’s welcome commitment to allow the NHS to spend an additional £1.8bn, the survey reveals the scale of the challenge of NHS capital funding that still exists, and the direct impact this has on everyone who relies on the health service.

See also:

• Rebuild our NHS: our asks of the government (briefing) NHS Providers
• Time to rebuild our NHS and create a 21st century health service NHS Providers
• Patients' lives 'at risk because NHS hospitals have been allowed to crumble' The Daily Mail
• 'Crumbling' hospitals putting lives at risk, say NHS chiefs The Guardian