Lifesaving yet frustrating, requiring transforming not dismantling—reflections on the NHS at 75

Looking after someone requires something that cannot be boughtMy mum being a nurse makes the NHS’s 75th anniversary quite emotional for me. The NHS holds great social value and acts as the glue that brings us together.I’ve heard people saying that they’ve worked in the NHS for 40 years and have never seen it in such a challenging state. I’ve also witnessed many seeking alternative options. I question them, asking why they would want an alternative; some argue that we can’t afford the NHS and that it consumes a significant portion of the country’s gross domestic product. I counter by asking what else they would prefer to spend it on. It’s not about the amount we spend, but rather the value we derive from it. The NHS simply requires more investment in people, funds, and political will.I’m not against change—we haven’t got the same population as 75 years ago—but it…
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