Tory tinkering while the NHS is on fire

The NHS needs “fewer layers of management” - this is according to Tory leadership hopeful Liz Truss and is one of the first significant comments made about the NHS by either candidate this summer.

We talk more about the other pledges made about health and social care so far by both candidates and where they might look to make their mark.

Also £75m has been announced to create more mental health beds - will this ease pressures in this incredibly “hot” running system? This and more from our interview with NHS England mental health director Claire Murdoch.

Link to interview: https://www.hsj.co.uk/mental-health/exclusive-new-capital-fund-to-boost-beds-and-aande-capacity/7032952.article

Featuring Annabelle Collins, Jack Serle and Emily Townsend.