Who pays for these HSC services?

Within HSC there are a number of services available through the government to meet the needs of individuals across all life stages, for example, midwifery services and palliative care. The taxes we pay for example, from employment or council tax, allows the government to pay for these services. However, due to an ageing population, a rise in diseases and illnesses and other complications, funding is scarce and there is an increased demand.