National guidance for the remainder of 2020-21 reveals NHS rows with councils over care funding will be back this winter, and sets a series of unattainable targets for resuming planned care. HSJ Health Check this week explains why.
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This week’s podcast tackles what the ‘phase 3’ letter from NHS England really means for the service and those working with it as they go into what could be a painful winter season. Featuring Annabelle Collins, Sharon Brennan, James Illman and Ben Clover.
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