The UK government is addressing healthcare disparities with a £2.2 billion funding boost for the NHS, targeting the most deprived areas. Health Secretary Wes Streeting will outline the initiative, aimed at ensuring equal care standards across England. This funding will enhance staff and services in regions suffering from low resources and long wait times, often due to the inverse care law. A review of the funding formula will follow to ensure future allocations reflect the health needs of these areas more equitably.
Wes Streeting, the health secretary, will announce the move on Wednesday and hail it as a significant step towards ensuring that all patients get the same standard of care wherever they live.
The 2.2bn is money that was due to be handed to England's 215 health trusts for deficit reduction to cover budget overspends but has been freed up because Sir Jim Mackey, NHS England's chief executive, has told them to balance their books.
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