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NHS reinvestment 'an illusion'

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Health service managers say the government is not being straight with the public about the financial constraints the NHS has to face, and that decisions being made to save money are in some cases dangerous for the care that patients need.

Health correspondent Adam Brimelow reports on concerns about "honesty over the tough choices" being made in the NHS.

And health minister Simon Burns responds to claims that the NHS is facing real cuts.


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