We need to have a serious talk. The topic may be painful. Being faced with the warts of a much-loved … Continue reading “Politicians must revive the spirit of radical NHS reform”

When I first heard about Sushi in the early 2000s, like many others, I found the idea of eating raw … Continue reading “‘But that’s different!’ Why private healthcare is the new Sushi”

A great deal of IEA work corroborates studies produced by the government in suggesting that we have a huge implicit … Continue reading “Is there a solution to the debt timebomb?”

I always find it bemusing when some protest group seeks to prevent the opening of a supermarket, or a fast … Continue reading “Those who oppose ‘NHS privatisation’ are really opposed to patient choice”

A revival of Labour’s market-oriented healthcare reforms would dramatically improve NHS care, saving thousands of lives. The Blair government’s adoption … Continue reading “Revive Labour’s NHS reforms and introduce an opt-out to improve care”

Summary Since the early 2000s, the NHS has improved according to most measures of quality and performance. Survival rates for … Continue reading “Health Check: The NHS and Market Reforms”

Government borrowing is currently running 10 per cent higher than last year – exemplifying the already parlous state of the … Continue reading “Danny and the debt mountain”

Commenting on recommendations from the London Health Commission report, such as smoke-free parks and mandatory traffic-light labelling on restaurant menus, Mark … Continue reading “IEA slams London Health Commission’s calls on public health”

A while ago, a friend from abroad who was visiting me in London asked me what I thought about the … Continue reading “Plurality in healthcare provision is integral to patient choice”