Political Fix The mess in the NHS
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Aug 22, 2025 
Sarah Neville, Global Health Editor at the Financial Times, Miranda Green, Deputy Opinion Editor at the Financial Times, and Chris Giles, Economics Commentator at the FT, dive into the pressing woes of the NHS. They dissect the government's ten-year plan and whether it's a lifeboat or just a band-aid. The trio sheds light on the alarming rise in patient wait times and the looming specter of a two-tier health system. Plus, they explore innovative solutions like using comedy for mental health treatments. Buckle up for an insightful discussion on the future of healthcare in Britain!
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Winter Crisis Linked To Capacity Cuts
- Performance metrics show historically poor results and recurring winter crises.
- Low bed numbers and staffing shortfalls create unique corridor care problems in the UK.
Health Costs Grow Faster Than Inflation
- Health spending naturally rises faster than inflation due to ageing, tech and rising incomes.
- That structural pressure makes long-term extra funding almost inevitable for the NHS.
Trial Integrated Local Budgets
- Pilot integrated budgets to align hospitals, GPs and social care around population outcomes.
- Start experiments quickly to test neighbourhood-based care before scaling nationally.