NHS England to go is Keir being unreasonable?

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43percentburnt · 13/03/2025 11:25

I don’t work for the NHS but have friends who do (and are increasingly looking at leaving - in some cases to move abroad).

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx29lrl826rt

Is the removal of NHS England a good thing? Or is this a Labour gimmick?

To include an Aibu for Keir -

Yes Keir - you are being unreasonable

Good job Keir, please get rid of NHS England - you are NOT being unreasonable

Keir Starmer scraps NHS England to bring health service back under 'democratic control' - live updates

The PM says abolishing "the arms-length body" will reduce duplication and save money that can then be spent on frontline services.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx29lrl826rt

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GreyAreas · 13/03/2025 11:32

I think that we should expect and empower NHS managers to do the job including managing resources, complaints investigation, commissioning and policy without having a separate body, but I think this with a lot of things - we always add layers when taking them away is often more helpful.

itsnotabouthepasta · 13/03/2025 11:29

To be honest, I can see the logic.

Everyone has known for a long time that a key problem within the NHS is overcomplication of management. From private GP services to CCGs (are they even still a thing?!) to the individual trusts and then the devolved areas, it's clear that it does need rebuilding.

How they'll do this, I have no idea. But as a process, I think I agree with the overall rationale why.

Foundanotherwrinkle · 13/03/2025 11:28

Can't see a poll but things got worse when the Tories invented NHS England so hopefully it's a good thing

Ablondiebutagoody · 13/03/2025 11:28

In my opinion its a good thing. I agree with Kier that there are way too many quangos, they cost too much and get in the way.

But, he has set up another 20 since the election.......so he's full of shit.

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