Policy watch: NHS waiting lists
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure—in the case of waiting lists, 5 million.
As the upcoming elections draw near, keeping a close eye on the political promises made regarding healthcare is crucial.
This week, Wes Streeting, Labour's Shadow Health Secretary, suggested that the NHS should consider using private healthcare capacity to fix the waiting list problems.
Speaking to the Financial Times, Streeting said, “I can simultaneo…
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