Reform promises £17bn p/a for NHS

Aims to end doctor and nurse shortages

Cameron Roberts
clock • 2 min read

The Reform UK party leader, Nigel Farage, on 17 June, 2024 announced its election manifesto, under the name of the party’s “contract” with the UK.

The manifesto addressed the needs of the NHS, with a focus on ending Doctor and Nurse shortages; expanding the use of independent healthcare capacities; and a 20% tax relief on all private healthcare and insurance, within its first 100 days of government. The tax relief on private healthcare and insurance is designed to relieve pressure on the NHS according to Reform UK. Its contract said: "Independent healthcare capacity will grow rapidly, providing competition and reducing costs." Any potential tax relief would come on the heels of a record few months for PMI, in which PMI admission...

To continue reading this article...

Join COVER for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, key trend analysis and industry insights.
  • Stay on top of the latest developments around health and wellbeing, diversity and inclusion and the cost of living crisis.
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletter.
  • Members only access to monthly programme 'The COVER Review'
  • Be the first to hear about our CPD accredited events and awards programmes.

Join now

 

Already a Cover member?

Login

More on Regulation

The COVER Review: Consumer Duty changes, a new protection club and healthcare updates

The COVER Review: Consumer Duty changes, a new protection club and healthcare updates

Week commencing 29 September 2025

COVER
clock 03 October 2025 • 1 min read
FCA to streamline Consumer Duty requirements

FCA to streamline Consumer Duty requirements

Regulator to consult on changes to rules in H1 2026

Sahar Nazir
clock 01 October 2025 • 2 min read
Firms face challenges producing Consumer Duty board reports: CII

Firms face challenges producing Consumer Duty board reports: CII

Data is a key roadblock

Cameron Roberts
clock 26 September 2025 • 2 min read