RCP president, Professor Andrew Goddard responds to the budgetary changes announced by the new Chancellor Rishi Sunak.
In response to the Chancellor's Budget, Professor Andrew Goddard, president of the Royal College of Physicians said: ‘We welcome the Chancellor’s decision to raise the two tapered annual allowance thresholds for pensions. This will come as a huge relief to many doctors who were considering reducing their hours or retiring early due to the exorbitant taxes they faced.
‘However, today’s Budget missed the opportunity to create a healthier and happier nation by giving social care and public health the urgent investment they need.
‘Doctors are working incredibly hard under enormous pressure but their situation will not improve until the whole system – health, social care and public health - gets the funding it needs.
‘The upcoming Spending Review and Autumn budget will allow this government to truly put patients first. It must grab that opportunity.’