The health secretary denied reports that suggested the NHS did not need any more money in order to meet increasing pressure caused by rising inflation
"I can absolutely confirm we do need support to meet those inflationary pressures," says Health Secretary Steve Barclay, in a speech to the NHS Providers conference in Liverpool.Health Secretary Steve Barclay has strongly hinted that the chancellor's autumn statement on Thursday will involve giving more money to the NHS.NHSHe said:"That is completely incorrect. The good thing about this is colleagues in the room will be able to see tomorrow.
"I can assure you that the Treasury wouldn't allocate any money to the department if the department said it didn't need it, given the fiscal situation we face.
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