The Labour government, led by Wes Streeting, the health secretary, has declared the NHS to be broken and is launching a 10-year health plan to fix it, focusing on transitioning to digital healthcare, prioritizing primary care, and emphasizing prevention. They are inviting the entire nation, including NHS staff and the public, to contribute to a consultation on the future of the NHS through an online platform until the start of next year. This consultation will help shape the 10-year Health Plan to be published in spring 2025. Streeting and Keir Starmer are leading this initiative, highlighting the importance of input from the NHS workforce to improve care quality and reduce waiting times. The government has already taken steps to address immediate challenges in the healthcare system, such as securing funding for GP practices and hiring more GPs. The aim of the consultation is to engage the public in the government’s efforts to reform the NHS, with a focus on modernizing the system to provide efficient and effective healthcare. The consultation launch includes a visit to a health center in London and various parliamentary activities throughout the day. Streeting has encouraged patients, staff, and partners to share their views and experiences to help shape the future of the NHS.
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