The NHS faces cutting thousands of jobs and reducing patient services despite receiving a £22 billion funding increase over two years. A projected £6.6 billion deficit for 2025-26 has forced health leaders to demand “efficiency savings” of up to 12 % from all 215 NHS trusts in England. A survey of 160 senior executives across 114 trusts reveals the scale of the problem. 36 % have already cut clinical posts, while 86 % are trimming non-clinical teams in areas like HR, finance, and digital services. More worryingly, over 25 % plan to close at least one patient service, with nearly … Continue reading NHS Crisis: 36% of Trusts Cut Clinical Posts Despite £22bn Boost as £6.6bn Deficit Threatens 10,000 Jobs