Exploring the Health Debate

Discourse between different viewpoints on health policies, treatments, and practices impacting public health.

Health Debate FAQ

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What is a debate about health care coverage?

debates related to health care coverage and the underlying cost of health care. to health care. Policies related to coverage is paid for, and what insurance does and does not cover. Debates about how to all fall into this category. smaller health care needs.

Are health determinants missing from public and political debates?

The trouble is that those wider determinants of health are often completely missing from any public and political debate. Instead, we tend to focus on health care, and on the choices we make as individuals. This is a problem. It creates a mismatch between what gets talked about, and the real action needed to create a healthier UK.

How should we define health?

The WHO definition of health as complete wellbeing is no longer fit for purpose given the rise of chronic disease. Machteld Huber and colleagues propose changing the emphasis towards the ability to adapt and self manage in the face of social, physical, and emotional challenges

Why are we debating the publication of NHS plans?

It is depressing that we are debating the publication of plans, because it is not plans that the service needs but people, which means spending money on training. Over the last eight years, Health Education England’s budget has remained flat, while spending on NHS services has grown by over 40%.

When is the 'Office for Health Improvement & disparities & health inequalities' debate?

There will be a Westminster Hall debate on the 'Office for Health Improvement and Disparities and health inequalities' at 2:30pm on Wednesday 26 January 2022. Peter Dowd MP will open the debate. Office for Health Improvement and Disparities and Health Inequalities (313 KB , PDF)

Who will open the NHS debate?

The debate will be opened by Sir Bob Neill MP. Summary of NHS demand, performance, backlogs, and capacity of services in England. It covers A&E waiting times, hospital waiting lists, cancer waiting times, ambulance response times, staffing levels including doctors and nurses, vacancies, and more.

What is the new office for Health Improvement & disparities?

The creation in October 2021 of the new Office for Health Improvement and Disparities and the announcement of a new cross-Government agenda to track the wider determinants of health and to reduce disparities were met with cautious optimism.

Who is leading the NHS maternity debate?

The debate will be led by Sally-Ann Hart MP. This briefing details Government and NHS policies on the quality and safety of maternity care in England. Strikes have been taking place across the NHS in England. This briefing looks at when and why some NHS workers are striking and explains the latest pay deals.