Pressure on the NHS is likely to become even more intense as a result of the expected continued growth in the UK’s population and number of older people. New Office for National Statistics projections published on Tuesday showed that the population could reach almost 74 million by 2036 and the number of people of pensionable age could rise by 1 million by 2039. NHS bosses said they agreed with the panel’s plea for it to receive much greater support. But Dr Layla McCay, director of policy at the NHS Confederation, cautioned that the next administration would have to show deep resolve – and provide extra money – to “get back on track”.
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