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Judith Smith, Professor of Health Policy and Management, University of Birmingham

The NHS is in ‘serious trouble’ and needs major reform – here are the pitfalls the government must avoid

Long waiting times for treatments and care were one of many concerns raised by Lord Darzi. PongMoji/ Shutterstock

The NHS is in “serious trouble” unless major reforms are made, according to the recent review by renowned surgeon and former Labour Health minister, Lord Ara Darzi.

This independent investigation into the health service in England highlights the many problems facing the NHS – including shocking waiting times for appointments and treatments, the neglected nature of the NHS estate, and a failure over many years to invest sufficiently in the latest information, diagnostic and medical technologies.

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