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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rebecca Thomas

Government warned over ‘political paralysis’ as chiefs fear unavoidable NHS strikes

AP

Political paralysis is a threat to the NHS, leaders say as chiefs warn the government over crumbling hospitals and inevitable doctorsstrikes.

As the UK government faces political turmoil, health chiefs fear it will impact major decisions over NHS staff pay and funding for hospital buildings.

NHS Providers interim chief executive Saffron Cordery has warned the current “political paralysis and instability” in the UK is “deeply unhelpful” ahead of decisions which must be made over NHS staff pay and capital investment.

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