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What is the NHS budget?
The NHS budget is the total amount of money allocated by the UK government each year to fund healthcare services. This includes everything from managing outbreaks like the hepatitis A one in Barry, to paying staff, buying equipment, and funding hospitals. It is a huge sum, reflecting the scale of the NHS's operations across the country.
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