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Why isn’t the NHS improving faster?

Healthcare
United Kingdom
Started January 29, 2026

The NHS holds a unique place in British life: a source of national pride, and the single biggest public service in England. This year it’s set to cost over £200 billion, around £3,500 per person, more than we spend on education, defence, justice and transport combined. And yet, despite sustained funding increases and around a quarter of a million more staff than in 2019, concerns about performance haven’t gone away. Labour came into office promising .org.uk/individual-membership Find out more...

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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 29, 2026
The NHS’s funding increases are essential but insufficient; we need to reassess management and operational efficiency to improve performance.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 29, 2026
Public pride in the NHS overshadows its inefficiencies; we must confront the reality that our expectations may be unrealistic given current resources.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 29, 2026
The NHS remains a vital service; its challenges highlight the need for sustained investment and innovation to meet growing public health demands.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 29, 2026
Increased staffing and funding should lead to better outcomes; the persistent performance issues suggest mismanagement rather than lack of resources.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 29, 2026
Despite funding and staffing increases, the NHS's slow improvement reflects deeper systemic issues that require urgent reform beyond just more money.
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