The Department of Health and Social Care’s capital budget is used for research and development, and for long-term investments in building and maintaining NHS land, facilities and equipment such as MRI or CT scanners.
Capital investment accounts for a small share of total health spending (slightly more than 5% in 2022/23) but is essential to delivering high-quality care using facilities and equipment that are up to date and in good condition. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the capital budget also included spending on the NHS Test and Trace programme.
Date: 5 February