Charity concerns as NHS prepares to publish priorities for the year ahead

A charity has voiced concerns over reports that a ‘critical’ NHS target on the care for people with learning disabilities will be scrapped (PA) - (PA Archive)

There could be “deadly consequences” if the NHS cuts a “critical” target for patients with a learning disability, a charity has warned.

Every year, health leaders in England publish national planning guidance for the NHS, which sets out the key priorities for hospitals and community services.