Category Archives: Health Reform

The Government has commited itself to reforming the current health service in a manner that many find confusing and potentially very dangerous. Few ideas seem to have been tested apart from in the mind of Andrew Lansley (Health Secretary)

Sussex MPs must respond to their angry constituents


In the muddle and chaos currently taking place in the House of Commons, mostly caused by Politicians but added to by people removing their clothes and water leaks it is sometimes difficult to find elements worthy of endorsement. However just … Continue reading

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Solving such complex issues needs a different approach


When there is a major challenge impacting our nation such as the cuts to Police numbers (not a lack of police powers as claimed by certain politicians), an acute lack of housing, cuts to education, cuts to social services, cuts … Continue reading

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Government reverses one use of the Parliamentary F word


It is understandable that many people find the use of the F word deeply offensive, inside and outside of Parliament. However its use inside Parliament leads to certain arrogant individuals and the Government, preventing good policy changes from taking place … Continue reading

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A great start to 2019


This morning our local NHS Hospitals Trust has been able to announce that the hard work it has carried out in an attempt to turn around its performance has finally achieved a measurable outcome. I am delighted as the company … Continue reading

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GP Appointment making needs reforming


The challenge caused by missed appointments was discussed a few days on Today on Radio 4 when a GP with a national role explained how contacting GP practices to explain that the appointment was no longer required was a great … Continue reading

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How prescriptions can so easily go wrong


A few days ago I had the pleasure of visiting a close relative who is in their mid 80’s and whilst still quite mobile, the person concerned has no transport available apart from a bus pass. They have a number … Continue reading

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NHS risks damaging Australian communities


In the light of recent stories of medics who are being deported or threatened with deportation from the UK for reasons that make very little sense to most people who live here and rely on the NHS, it seems very … Continue reading

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The Government must triple Mental Health provision for our children


This article discloses that “Currently around one in four children and young people who would benefit from mental health provision get help”. The provision comes through a service referred to as CAMHS (Child and adolescent mental health services) which is partly … Continue reading

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A crazy business cycle, with a few local highlights


My piece in todays Argus points out that every autumn, Parliament goes through a ridiculous business cycle opening up after a huge Summer break and then closing down after a few days to allow MPs and party members to attend … Continue reading

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Tory’s cannot cope with appointing Independents


In 2010 after the Conservative dominated coalition was elected they brought forward the plans that they had developed whilst in opposition. When located at some distance from the power holding which they have now ‘enjoyed’ since 2010 they are clearly … Continue reading

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