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What is the projected NHS funding cut in real terms for the new financial year?
What is the projected NHS funding cut in real terms for the new financial year?
- £166.2bn
- £2bn (correct)
- 1.2%
- £4.6bn
What is the potential consequence of the reduction in NHS funding as highlighted by the think tank?
What is the potential consequence of the reduction in NHS funding as highlighted by the think tank?
- Cut staffing numbers, staff pay, or services provided to patients (correct)
- Increase staffing numbers
- Increase staff pay
- Maintain current levels of staffing and services
What aspect of NHS expenditure is the chancellor planning to curtail?
What aspect of NHS expenditure is the chancellor planning to curtail?
- Healthcare infrastructure
- Agency workers' pay (correct)
- Frontline services
- Doctor and nurse salaries
What will be negatively impacted if the government proceeds with further reductions in income tax or national insurance?
What will be negatively impacted if the government proceeds with further reductions in income tax or national insurance?
What is the current level of the health budget for England in 2023-24?
What is the current level of the health budget for England in 2023-24?
What is one measure Hunt is considering to pay for further reductions in taxes?
What is one measure Hunt is considering to pay for further reductions in taxes?
What is the potential consequence of extending the cut in fuel duty according to the text?
What is the potential consequence of extending the cut in fuel duty according to the text?
According to Sarah Olney, what impact has the Conservative government's actions had on the NHS?
According to Sarah Olney, what impact has the Conservative government's actions had on the NHS?
What was the reaction of hospital bosses to the proposed cut in the NHS budget?
What was the reaction of hospital bosses to the proposed cut in the NHS budget?
What impact did Dr. Tim Cooksley suggest the funding cut could have on patients?
What impact did Dr. Tim Cooksley suggest the funding cut could have on patients?
What is one way the government might reduce health spending according to David Phillips?
What is one way the government might reduce health spending according to David Phillips?
How does David Phillips describe the real-terms cuts in NHS day-to-day spending planned for 2024/25?
How does David Phillips describe the real-terms cuts in NHS day-to-day spending planned for 2024/25?
