NHS Charges – a zombie idea
I have long opposed the idea of increasing the range of charges in the NHS. This …
Labour’s ‘Big Plan’?
I enjoyed Ed Miliband’s speech; putting the NHS at the heart of Labour policy was, …
New actions to address the North-South health divide
The “Due North” report sets out actions that can be taken by organisations and communities …
Community Mental Health Survey
We’re calling on mental health providers across England to take a long and careful look …
Bill to ensure safe nurse staffing levels in NHS Wales
The response of the Socialist Health Association (SHA) Cymru Wales 1. Purpose This deliberately short …
Patient Power Can Make London Healthier
London has some significant health and care challenges and inequalities. The healthcare system continues to …
An NHS for the whole person and whole community
In a recent Progress blog Andy Burnham set out how, under Labour, the NHS would …
Circle: Behind the Smoke and Mirrors
Neither Hinchingbrooke nor Circle are what they seem. The carefully created public image of Circle, …
Labour’s Health and Care Policy
Introduction The National Health Service is the Labour Party’s greatest achievement; an institution that embodies …