Labour's record on UK health

In this episode of The Lancet Voice, Gavin Cleaver and Jessamy Bagnall interview Dr. Hugh Alderwick from the Health Foundation about the Labour government's record on health since coming to power in the UK. The discussion covers the upcoming 10-year plan for the NHS, the dismantling of NHS England, and the challenges of balancing funding and reform. Alderwick emphasizes the need for both investment and well-guided reform, highlighting the importance of addressing waiting times and improving access to general practice. The conversation also explores the potential of AI in healthcare and the urgent need to reform social care, with Dr. Alderwick expressing skepticism about the government's progress on the latter.