NHS waiting lists are out of control. In England, it is clear that an increased role for the private sector is the government’s plan. The details of the recovery plan promised by ministers are still being finalised, with NHS bosses resisting what they regard as unrealistic targets. The role of the private sector in carrying out operations on behalf of NHS England is well established. New research from the Centre for Health and the Public Interest reveals that hundreds of NHS consultants have become shareholders in private ventures.

Source: The Guardian January 21, 2022 21:34 UTC