Care providers, GPs and pharmacists warn increased costs will cause cuts and job lossesServices that support some of England’s most vulnerable people have warned that tax increases in the budget will lead to cuts and closures that could devastate the charity sector.Although the NHS and councils are protected from the impact of the rise in employers’ national insurance contributions (NICs) announced in Wednesday’s budget, charities that provide services say the increase means they will face “existential” financial pressures. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/nov/01/ministers-urged-to-protect-gp-practices-charities-and-care-homes-from-nic-rise
Author : Patrick Butler, Kiran Stacey and Matthew Weaver
Publish date : 2024-11-01 18:39:34
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Services for UK’s most vulnerable at risk after NICs rise, charities say
