NHS England’s response to the Budget

Amanda Pritchard, Chief Executive of the NHS said:

“In such a tough financial climate, we welcome the Chancellor's decision to prioritise the NHS with record levels of capital investment, which will help us repair and modernise hospitals, GP practices and other facilities, as well as continuing to roll out technology and other reforms which will boost productivity for the benefit of patients and the taxpayer in the long term.

“Thanks to the hard work of local teams, the NHS has already made £2 billion worth of efficiency savings in the first five months of this financial year with billions more planned. We are committed to working with Government, taking tough decisions to make sure every penny of taxpayer money is used to deliver the best and safest possible care for patients – at the same time as working on an ambitious and sustainable vision for the future through the 10 Year Health Plan.”