Politicians question prioritization of Net Zero over patient care
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SUMMARY

Sir Simon Stevens aims for the NHS to be the first healthcare system to achieve net zero emissions by 2040. This target has faced scrutiny during the NHS's severe crisis, with over 7 million on waiting lists. NHS suppliers must also hit net zero by 2045, and report emissions by 2027 to remain eligible for contracts. Critics like Zia Yusuf argue this focus diverts attention from pressing patient care issues.

Concerns grow that strict targets may raise costs for NHS suppliers, especially small businesses, which struggle with carbon measurement.

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