Analysis highlights how immigration policies affect NHS, suggesting a misalignment in addressing healthcare pressures.
Policies focused narrowly on reducing immigration risk unintended consequences for the NHS Lucinda Allen senior policy fellowPressures on the NHS are largely down to funding constraints, workforce shortages, and an ageing population with complex health and care needs.Immigration is not a major driver.
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