£200 of new funding for the NHS

Today the government  announced £200 million of new funding for the NHS, boosting resilience so patients get the care they need this winter and helping to cut waiting lists.

• Winter brings immense challenges for the NHS, so we are working with health leaders to make sure we are prepared. 
• That is why we are investing £200 million to boost resilience in the NHS and protect elective care so we can cut waiting lists. We are also investing £40 million to bolster social care capacity and improve discharge from hospital. 
• This funding will help patients get the care they need and help to cut waiting lists.