The abolition of NHS England 
Councillor Dr Ketan Sheth, We all recognise that the current government inherited a deeply entrenched crisis in our NHS. Years of austerity, coupled with the immense strain of the Covid pandemic, have left our health service at breaking point. Across the country, patients are facing unacceptable delays — whether in A&E, for a GP appointment, … Continue reading The abolition of NHS England 

Transport issues are the most common concern raised in residents’ petitions in London local government
Richard Berry The e-petitions system introduced by the UK Parliament has gained considerable attention in recent years. This is often when a noisy cause claims hundreds of thousands of signatures and forces its way onto the parliamentary agenda. At the time of writing, for instance, there are live petitions for suspending all immigration, rejoining the … Continue reading Transport issues are the most common concern raised in residents’ petitions in London local government

Transforming Maternity Services in Brent
Councillor Dr Ketan Sheth Each year here in Brent, we welcome almost 4,000 newborns into the world at Northwick Park Hospital’s maternity department. Each birth is the start of an exciting journey for new parents and families, who should all have confidence that they will receive safe, effective, compassionate maternity care that focuses on their individual … Continue reading Transforming Maternity Services in Brent

REASONS TO BE HOPEFUL – HOW THE GAP IN LIFE EXPECTANCY BETWEEN ENGLISH REGIONS WAS NARROWED
Nicholas Hicks and Jon Bright In this blog, we discuss a major success in health policy that’s been largely forgotten. What happened?During the 2000s, a government strategy to tackle health inequalities in England led to a reduction in geographical differences in life expectancy. Furthermore, this success reversed a trend that had been increasing. It was … Continue reading REASONS TO BE HOPEFUL – HOW THE GAP IN LIFE EXPECTANCY BETWEEN ENGLISH REGIONS WAS NARROWED