Alternative guides to health care

An alternative guide to the new NHS in England

Produced after the 2012 Health and Social Care Act came into effect, this animation gives a whistle-stop tour of where the NHS is now – how the new organisations work and fit together – and explains that our new system is as much a product of politics and circumstance as design. Find out more about this animation

An alternative guide to the urgent and emergency care system in England

A whistle-stop tour of how the urgent and emergency care system fits together which also busts some myths about what’s really going on. Find out more about this animation

An alternative guide to mental health care

Produced for World Mental Health Day 2015, this animation follows three people to explore the mental health services available and how they fit in with other health and public services. Find out more about this animation

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