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What can be done to fix the NHS?
The Expert Factor take a deep dive into the state of the NHS – and explore how a future government could provide a long-term plan to fix the NHS.
What we talked about in this episode
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Forcing the NHS to reallocate capital spending is a false economy
The Sunak government is still choosing short-term fixes over long-term solutions.
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Performance Tracker 2023: Hospitals
Despite more funding and higher staff numbers, hospitals are struggling to return to pre-pandemic performance levels.
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The NHS productivity puzzle
The NHS crisis will only be solved with capital investment, increasing management capacity and staff retention – not just more doctors and nurses.
People featured in this episode
![Dr Hannah White](/sites/default/files/styles/wysiwyg_full_width_desktop/public/2022-12/hannah-white-326x326.jpg?itok=EIupRXZZ)
Hannah White
Director and CEO