Leaked Letter Says Nhs Cuts 'Will Add to Waiting Times'

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The Department of Health has been warned that planned efficiency savings "may not be achievable", leading to higher hospital waiting times unless the NHS receives a fresh injection of government cash, according to a leaked Whitehall document.

The Guardian reported that a letter from the independent Challenge group - set up as part of the Government's spending review process - said the department could be left with an "unpalatable" choice between cuts to services or seeking extra funding.

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Leaked Letter Says Nhs Cuts 'Will Add to Waiting Times'

The Department of Health said that the letter - sent in September, before the Government had completed its spen...

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