Looking after the health of the nation

The Conservative View with Cllr Duncan Crow SUS-170126-103712001

Our National Health Service is under pressure as each year it treats more patients than ever before. Record levels of funding are going in and each year that goes up, but it is difficult to keep up with the demands of a rapidly growing population as well as more of us living longer.

The good news is that last week our healthcare system was ranked overall the best healthcare system of 11 wealthy countries by the independent think tank The Commonwealth Fund. Not only does the NHS rank the highest in measures related to the provision of health systems in respect of access and care, but it also ranks first based on the performance across prevention, safe care, coordination, and patient engagement. This is a clear reflection of the dedication of our NHS staff who are delivering safer and more compassionate care than ever. ‎It is also great to see that Hospital infections have been virtually halved since 2010.

In responding to the pressures that the National Health Service has, the Conservative Government are investing more in mental health than ever before in order to transform mental health services. A record £11.7 billion a year is being allocated for mental health, which has now been given equal priority in law with physical health, so that people deserving of compassion get the support they deserve.