Infographic

The reality behind the 2019–24 NHS funding settlement

This infographic outlines the financial challenge facing the NHS over the next five years.
NHS Confederation, NHS Providers

12 October 2018

The infographic outlines the financial challenge facing the NHS over the next five years. It warns that commissioners and providers will need to continue to make considerable efficiency savings to remain in balance.

The reality behind the 2019–24 NHS funding settlement Arrow pointing right

The infographic also looks at why the NHS deficit has developed, despite considerable efficiency savings delivered by both providers and commissioners.

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