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Health · 19 May 2026
Patients could see fewer services and staff as many NHS organisations plan reductions this year. An NHS Alliance poll of 187 leaders found 64 per cent expect service cuts, while 57 per cent anticipate reducing clinical staff. Worsening financial pressures are driving these changes, with 83 per cent of leaders concerned about planned care.
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