103. Is the future of the NHS scary?

In Episode 103, former health ministers Lord Bethell and Steve Brine break down a historic week in UK politics and healthcare.Following Andy Burnham’s by-election victory and Keir Starmer’s sudden resignation, they ask: Is Burnham on an unstoppable path to becoming the first former Health Secretary turned Prime Minister? Plus, they dissect controversial comments from the Chair of NHS England, Penny Dash, on how AI, smartphones, and robotics will fundamentally replace routine doctor visits.We also take a look at the newly established "NHS Online" - the UK's first truly national digital hospital trust. Could this completely dismantle 75 years of traditional, building-bound healthcare?Lastly, as the UK swelters in a major summer heatwave, Steve and James debate the scientific benefits of the European afternoon nap (siesta) and how the UK needs to climate-adapt.💡 Prevention is the New Cure. New episodes drop every Thursday!Sponsored by Pulselight. Find out more at pulselight.com--WhatsApp us: 0333 404 6507Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.