NHS review will urge Labour to spend billions on buildings
- A government-ordered review will reveal significant funding issues in the NHS.
- The report indicates a reversal in progress on heart disease treatment over the past 50 years.
- Sir Keir Starmer plans to use the findings to advocate for a comprehensive overhaul of the health service.
A government-ordered review led by Lord Darzi of Denham is set to reveal significant issues within the NHS, particularly regarding funding for buildings and equipment. The report, scheduled for publication on Thursday, highlights a worsening crisis exacerbated by recent plans for an £800 million cut to infrastructure budgets. This financial strain has led to a regression in healthcare advancements, notably in heart disease treatment, where progress made over the past 50 years is now reversing. Sir Keir Starmer has responded to the findings, describing them as a candid evaluation of the NHS's current state. He emphasized the need for reform, asserting that while the NHS is facing challenges, it remains resilient and capable of recovery. The review is expected to serve as a foundation for Labour's proposed ten-year reform strategy aimed at revitalizing the health service and addressing the pressing issues identified by Darzi.