Funding announcement is a pragmatic step

Responding to the update on NHS funding plans from Wes Streeting, delivered at NHS Providers’ conference, the chief executive of NHS Providers, Daniel Elkeles, said:

"This is a pragmatic step that means planned redundancies can now go ahead.

"It reflects the flexibility of a three-year settlement, allowing some funding to be brought forward in order to generate future savings to go into frontline care."

However we must recognise the position of staff affected by these changes - people who have offered commitment and service to the NHS - who face a very uncertain future."