The ongoing analysis by DHSC officials highlights the necessary resource implications of legalising assisted dying, particularly the potential funding shifts required within existing NHS services.
Wes Streeting emphasized that any push for assisted dying could necessitate tough financial decisions in the NHS, indicating that prioritising this policy could affect other health services.
Streeting made clear the potential impact of new palliative care services on NHS funding, stating that ‘To govern is to choose,’ when faced with these budgetary challenges.
He reiterated the importance of analyzing the cost implications of assisted dying services, stressing that the legalisation could lead to pressures on the NHS budget that need consideration.
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