Wes Streeting’s ‘high-stakes’ abolition of NHS England will cut 10,000 jobs

Reforms proposed by health secretary predicted to save as much as 500m but could be distraction for ministers

Wes Streeting has ordered a high-stakes" reorganisation of the NHS that will scrap 10,000 jobs in an attempt to free up cash for frontline care.

Experts warned that the move to abolish NHS England and fold it into the Department of Health could distract ministers from the urgent job of ending long waits for treatment, while trade unions expressed concern about the shambolic" announcement of job cuts for public servants.

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