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317. How to save the NHS
The Rest Is Politics
Austerity Undermines Health Investment
Significant shifts in budget allocation reveal a troubling trend in healthcare funding, with capital spending substantially reduced from 0.54% of GDP in 2009 to 0.26% in 2013. This decline occurred despite high NHS satisfaction and low waiting times shortly before austerity measures took effect. The increase in spending during the pandemic highlights the critical need for sustained investment in health services, demonstrating the adverse effects of austerity on capital investment in healthcare.
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