Treatment of chronic disease currently account for two thirds of emergency admissions through A&E and 60% of total bed days. Labour’s plans to provide treatment for the most prevalent chronic diseases within the community will go a way towards alleviating this. That’s just one example of how a strong system of primary care will reduce pressure on hospitals and provide for a stronger overall service.
for limiting the welfare state, for example public funding for social services or social security, e.g. private care before state care