The Prime Minister has announced a £1.8 billion cash injection for the NHS to ensure frontline services have the funding they need – delivering on his pledge on the steps of Downing Street. This includes a £850 million package for 20 hospitals to upgrade outdated facilities and equipment, helping to improve patient care and save more lives.
In Croydon the Prime Minister has made £12.7 million available to extend and refurbish the Intensive Treatment Unit and High Dependency Unit at Croydon University Hospital - the hospital where Mario was born - making a real difference to the lives of doctors, nurses, and of patients.
This is in addition to the £21 million new A&E department that officially opened in May this year and the new funding announced last year, where the Conservative Government pledged an extra £33.9 billion cash to the NHS by 2023-24 – the biggest cash injection in its history.
Commenting, Mario said:
“The NHS has been there for us whenever we need it for 71 years, and this new funding will make a real difference to the lives of NHS doctors, nurses, and above all, of patients.
“I am delighted that Croydon University Hospital - the place where I was born - is receiving £12.7 million of funding for extending and refurbishing the Intensive Treatment Unit and High Dependency Unit at Croydon University Hospital. This will upgrade the hospital, and ultimately improve care and treatment to patients in Croydon.
“The Conservatives are committed to making sure frontline services have the funding they need – meaning more beds, new wards, and extra life-saving equipment to ensure patients continue to receive world-class care.”
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson said:
“The NHS is always there for us – free at the point of use for everyone in the country.
“With our doctors and nurses working tirelessly day in day out, this treasured institution truly showcases the very best of Britain.
“That’s why I made it my immediate task to make sure frontline services have the funding they need, to make a real difference to the lives of NHS staff, and above all, of patients.
“Today I’m delivering on this promise with a £1.8 billion cash injection – meaning more beds, new wards, and extra life-saving equipment to ensure patients continue to receive world-class care.
“It’s time to face up to this challenge and make sure the NHS receives the funds it needs, to continue being the best healthcare service in the world.”
