NHS Leans More on Charities, Raising Questions for Patients
The NHS is relying more on charities, and the BBC reports this may be causing problems for some patients. The article asks whether this shows a health service under strain or a positive way of involving the public. It looks at both views of the trend.
Context
Context: The NHS is the publicly funded health service of the UK, free at the point of use. Charities often fill gaps in care, so the debate over their growing role is part of a wider question about how public services are run and funded.
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