Fixing the broken system

NHS performance has improved greatly over the past decade. Despite this, like health care systems in other countries, it is struggling to meet the needs of an ageing population and the increasing prevalence of long term conditions. Urgent action is needed to change how health and social care are delivered to make them fit for the future.

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