The NHS may be a national religion, but public attitudes are much more secular than politicians and commentators seem to realise.
The food industry is transforming us into a swarm of mammalian bees.
That means embracing new technologies, implementing a seven-day service and being honest about problems.
The health service cannot last as it is. We need to consider what we’re willing to contribute to protect it – and our own health.
Lord Nash is wrong to endorse a policy which undermines parental authority to expand state power, and should look to Scotland to see why.
The trends are already going in the right direction. Driverless cars could take them even further.
There is no evidence that patients are demanding that surgeries be open at weekends.
A blanket ban may seem disproportionate, but is necessary to stay ahead of the chemists and suppliers who deal in these substances.
Globalisation, new technology and an ageing population pose profound strategic challenges to the future governance of Great Britain, and must be tackled now.
“We know that up to three thousand people lose their lives every year because they don’t get the proper clinical cover that they need at the weekends.”
Plus: The OBR isn’t needed to audit manifestos. The SNP’s sleight-of-hand on austerity. A lack of debate on healthcare. And: don’t make promises you can’t keep.
Only we have the economic plan to deliver the funding that will allow the NHS to continue to deliver high quality care.
The co-leader of the National Health Action Party makes his case in reply to a recent piece on this site.
Nye Bevan regarded “pay beds” as a useful source of revenue for the NHS.
We won the election despite our ratings on the NHS. Here are six pro-patient ideas to start regaining voters’ trust.