Claim: The "Stevens plan" for an extra £8bn into the NHS can help to fund better mental health services, among other things.
Fact-check: There's only so much £8 billion will buy you in the NHS - Full Fact
Verdict: £8bn is the minimum amount required to keep services at current levels.  it is not extra money to pay for extra services.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Will Moy
Date published: 2015-09-16T00:00:00