Lack Of National Planning For No-Deal Brexit Makes UK Device Shortages More Likely
Executive Summary
The trade association, NHS Providers, has warned of shortages and stockpiles of medical devices in the UK, as well as problems with public health and disease control, if contingency planning for a “no-deal” Brexit is not coordinated at a national level.
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