The next general election: what’s the state of health and care?
Release Date: 03/28/2024
The government’s first 100 days and what it means for health and care
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What impact has the first 100 days of the new Labour government had on health and care? Join Andrew McCracken, Charlotte Wickens and Siva Anandaciva as they explore what's happened, what's surprised them and what might be next. Related content
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Making good trouble: Clenton Farquharson CBE on co-production, equity and change
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What is co-production? What does it mean to have a health and care system that prioritises equity, inclusion and the voices of service users? In our new podcast episode, Jo Vigor is joined by Clenton Farquharson CBE, who shares his leadership journey and reflects on how his personal experience of navigating life as a wheelchair user has led him to a career advocating for marginalised voices and campaigning for meaningful change. He also explores why the new government should consider this moment as an opportunity to reimagine the health and care system. Related content:
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Speaking to the public in a pandemic: Jason Leitch
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During the Covid-19 pandemic, Professor Jason Leitch became a familiar name for many across Scotland seeking to make sense of the global health crisis and what that meant for their lives. Siva Anandaciva is joined by the former National Clinical Director for the Scottish Government who shares what it was like navigating Covid-19 during a time of high pressure and uncertainty, the challenges of being a public figure and why leadership in a crisis can sometimes be a ‘lonely role’. Related content:
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Let's talk about social prescribing
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We're back to our usual programming after our election mini-series and this episode is all about social prescribing. So what is social prescribing? How does it fit with other health and care services and what does it aim to achieve? This episode explores the relationship between community and wellbeing, and how social prescribing can step in when traditional treatment isn't the answer. In this episode host Siva Anandaciva sits down with Heather Henry, Queen's Nurse, writer and managing director of BreathChamps CIC and Edward Rosen, Project Director Lambeth GP Food Co-op to learn more. Related...
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Election special: the new government and a 'broken NHS'?
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In this episode Andrew McCracken and Siva Anandaciva are joined by our CEO Sarah Woolnough to discuss what the election result means for health and care, and what we might expect from the new government and new Health and Care Secretary. This is our final episode of our election mini-series. We hope you've enjoyed reviewing the campaign activities with us, please share any feedback you might have to our X account or email us: . Related resources:
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Election special: NHS strikes, A&E pressures and raising taxes to fund the NHS
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A week before the election, Sally Warren, Siva Anandaciva and Dan Wellings sit down to talk about from the next government, how plans to improve health care and the , which revealed the harrowing human consequences of A&E performance pressures. Plus, they answer a listener question on ways to approach delivering NHS improvement at a national and local level. Related resources
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Election special: social care plans and manifesto money – do the sums add up?
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Andrew McCracken, Sally Warren and Siva Anandaciva discuss whether the sums add up in the main parties’ . The panel also explore what's been said about social care and answer this week's listener question: would a large majority in the House of Commons be bad for scrutiny of legislation? Want to get involved? Send us your general election questions via , (formerly known as Twitter) or . Related reading
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Election special: manifesto week
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It's manifesto week and on this episode we're examining what the Liberal Democrats, Conservatives and Labour are pledging on health and care. Join Andrew McCracken, Beccy Baird and Siva Anandaciva as they analyse the manifesto commitments from the three largest parties and discuss whether what is being promised will be enough to deliver the transformative change the health and care system needs. Want to get involved? Send us your general election questions via , (formerly known as Twitter) or . Related resources
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Election special: NHS budget, community services and the workforce question
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It’s been a busy week in the world of UK politics, we’ve seen pledges to boost NHS community services, progress the New Hospital Programme and reform social care by introducing free personal care. But what do these pledges really mean? Join Andrew McCracken, Sally Warren and Siva Anandaciva as we delve into the Conservative Party’s plan to bolster community services and outline the debate on the health and care workforce so far. Plus, we answer a listener question: should we redefine what we count as ‘NHS’ or ‘health’ spend, and is there ever a case where ring-fencing...
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Election special: waiting lists and the fall of the smoking ban
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How does the Labour Party plan to clear the NHS backlog? What public health initiatives might be mentioned in party proposals? Join host Andrew McCracken, Assistant Director of External Affairs and King's Fund colleagues, Sally Warren and Saoirse Mallorie, as we delve into the key debates in health and care in the lead up to the 2024 general election. Plus, we answer a listener question: 'is it sensible for political parties to commit to performance targets for the NHS?'. Want to get involved? Send us your general election questions via email (), or X (formerly known as...
info_outlineRuth Robertson is joined by a panel of King's Fund experts to discuss the state of health and care in the context of a potential general election in 2024.
Between the British Social Attitudes survey, the NHS staff survey and performance data, we have a lot of information to give us a view of the current health and social care landscape. We also discuss what the data doesn't show us and the need for long-term strategies to solve the health and care crisis.
- Where services are at after the winter period (01:15)
- The Spring budget announcements (06:04)
- The need for long-term strategy (09:15)
- Connection between workforce and performance (11:50)
- NHS staff survey 2023 (13:52)
- Public views on the NHS (21:22)
- Recent action on public health interventions (26:04)
- Poverty and NHS services (28:17)
- Reasons to be hopeful (32:28)
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