We're doing a little shimmy, into the past. In the first part of our mini-history series on how progressive victories were won, we're looking at the NHS. How did this complex institution, that's beloved in the UK and revered around the world, manage to even get off the ground? Who were the key players? How did they win over opposition (and why was some of that from doctors)? And what role did the crisis of world war play in shifting hearts and minds?
To help us unpick the past we're joined by historians and experts on policy Sally Sheard from the University of Liverpool and Nick Timmins, author of The Five Giants, A biography of the Welfare State, then to help understand where the NHS goes from here is Jennifer Dixon, Chief Executive of the Health Foundation.
Plus, find out about Ed's latest sartorial swimming accessory as we welcome him back to earth from planet Cop and spare a thought for Geoff as he very publicly misjudges his choice of outfit.
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217. ONE STOP COP (26) SHOP: the verdict
216. YOUR ONE-STOP COP(26): One week in
215. FOLLOW THE (CITY) LEADER: the power of local action on the climate crisis
214. PALACES FOR THE PEOPLE: the future of public libraries
213. WOULDN’T IT BE NICE IF WE WERE OLDER: creating age-friendly communities
212. WARMER HOMES AND LOWER BILLS: time to get retrofit
211. WHO GETS ON IN MODERN BRITAIN: breaking the class ceiling
210. HAVE I GOT TOOZE FOR YOU: Adam Tooze on Covid, climate & learning from history
209. THE RISE OF ROBO-BOSSES: reining in algorithmic management
208. THE FUTURE OF MONEY: from cryptocurrency to the decline of cash
207. BORN TO REWILD
206. COUNTDOWN TO THE CLIMATE SUMMIT #4: What can we all do?
205. COUNTDOWN TO THE CLIMATE SUMMIT #3: What needs to happen?
204. COUNTDOWN TO THE CLIMATE SUMMIT #2: What are the stakes?
203. COUNTDOWN TO THE CLIMATE SUMMIT #1: How did we get here?
202. REASONS TO BE WELSH (Rhesymau i fod yn Gymreig)
201. SECRETS AND LIDOS: the people-powered pool movement
200. PUTTING FAIRNESS AT THE HEART OF THE GREEN TRANSITION
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