Write to letters@thetimes.co.ukSir, Taking direct political control of the NHS sounds attractive to its critics, especially those who abhor private-sector involvement (“10,000 staff facing sack as Starmer abolishes NHS England”, Mar 14). Neil ThomasConsultant orthopaedic surgeon emeritus, Itchen Stoke, HantsSir, NHS England is an easy target as a quango but it is responsible for the implementation of new technology across the NHS, such as the NHS app. Dr Matt BarnardUxbridge, MiddxAdvertisementSir, The chief executives of the NHS Confederation and NHS Providers, both quoted in your reports, might have done better to keep their heads down. The hospitals ran like clockwork, and at one time we had the shortest waiting time for hip replacements in England. The Rev Ron WoodGalhampton, SomersetAdvertisementBetting on the baySir, We have a south-facing bay window overlooking the drive in a room that also has a door giving access to the garden (letter, Mar 14).

Source: The Times March 15, 2025 15:25 UTC