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Thousands of NHS Staff to Face Redundancies After £1bn Funding Approved. The UK government has approved £1 billion in funding for NHS redundancies, paving the way for the loss of thousands of administrative jobs in the NHS and Department of Health. The move, designed to cut "unnecessary bureaucracy," is expected to eliminate around 18,000 roles, freeing up funds for patient services and operations. The £1 billion redundancy bill will be covered by overspending the NHS budget this year, with plans to recoup costs in the future. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce further details about the NHS budget on November 26, amid concerns about the impact on services. Health Minister Wes Streeting will reassure NHS providers that the government is committed to protecting investment in the NHS, despite the staff cuts. The government claims the cuts will help boost productivity, citing a 2.4% increase in recent NHS performance figures due to reductions in recruitment agency spending. Streeting is also expected to approve a 50% headcount reduction in Integrated Care Boards, which are responsible for planning regional health services. The NHS restructuring is part of the government’s long-term plan to transform the NHS into a neighbourhood-based service.
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