NHS funding boost welcome for patients
In response to the Chancellors announcements on NHS and science spending in the comprehensive spending review, Diana Jupp, Patient Experience Director, Bloodwise, said:
"We very much welcome the investment in the NHS which has been announced today, which includes £6bn delivered up-front next year. We know that the financial pressures on the NHS are becoming ever more acute so this immediate funding boost is welcome news for patients. The introduction of a 4 week target for cancer testing will allow patients to start treatment sooner and minimise the levels of stress and anxiety we know blood cancer patients experience when waiting for a diagnosis.
It’s also great news that the science budget will be protected in real terms this Parliament. However, it is essential these research breakthroughs are translated into patient benefit, so the focus now needs to be on accelerating access to the most effective, new medicines."
