Celebrating 75 Years of the National Health Service: A Reflection on its Successes and Challenges

As the National Health Service (NHS) marks its 75th anniversary, it’s essential to reflect on its triumphs and the challenges it faces in adapting to the changing landscape of society, medicine, and technology since its founding in 1948. This thought-provoking book, featuring interviews with healthcare leaders, policymakers, practitioners, journalists, and patient representatives, delves into the critical questions surrounding the NHS’s future.

Examining the NHS’s Strengths and Weaknesses

The book explores the NHS’s strengths and weaknesses, considering how it can be adapted to remain fit for purpose in today’s world. If the NHS were to be founded today, how would it be set up? How can the NHS better recognize the intricate relationship between physical health, mental health, social care, and public health?

Funding and Social Contract

The authors also discuss the pressing issues of how the NHS should be funded and the social contract between patients, medical and allied professions, and the government. How can we better understand and manage this complex relationship?

Workforce Development and Social Justice

Additionally, the book tackles the crucial topics of workforce development and managing the NHS’s workforce to meet the changing needs of the population. It also examines how the NHS can address issues around social justice and equity of access, ensuring that healthcare is accessible to all.

This timely and important book promotes debate and critique around key issues in managing healthcare, making it a valuable resource for all those working in the NHS, as well as healthcare professionals undertaking further study on management and leadership.

A unique aspect of this book is that all royalties will be donated to The Patients Association, further emphasizing the authors’ commitment to improving healthcare.

Publisher: Taylor and Francis; Publication Date: July 28, 2023; Language: English; ISBN: 9781032465401, 9781000915310