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It's manifesto week and on this episode we're examining what the Liberal Democrats, Conservatives and Labour are pledging on health and care.

Join Andrew McCracken, Beccy Baird and Siva Anandaciva as they analyse the manifesto commitments from the three largest parties and discuss whether what is being promised will be enough to deliver the transformative change the health and care system needs.
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It’s been a busy week in the world of UK politics, we’ve seen pledges to boost NHS community services, progress the New Hospital Programme and reform social care by introducing free personal care. But what do these pledges really mean?  
Join Andrew McCracken, Sally Warren and Siva Anandaciva as we delve into the Conservative Party’s plan to bolster community services and outline the debate on the health and care workforce so far. Plus, we answer a listener question: should we redefine what we count as ‘NHS’ or ‘health’ spend, and is there ever a case where ring-fencing budget is a good thing?  
Want to get involved? Send us your general election questions via email, X (formerly known as Twitter) @TheKingsFund or LinkedIn.
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How does the Labour Party plan to clear the NHS backlog? What public health initiatives might be mentioned in party proposals?
Join host Andrew McCracken, Assistant Director of External Affairs and King's Fund colleagues, Sally Warren and Saoirse Mallorie, as we delve into the key debates in health and care in the lead up to the 2024 general election. Plus, we answer a listener question: 'is it sensible for political parties to commit to performance targets for the NHS?'.
Want to get involved? Send us your general election questions via email (website@kingsfund.org.uk), LinkedIn or X (formerly known as Twitter) @TheKingsFund and your question might be featured in one of our episodes. 

The countdown to the 2024 UK general election is now on. Join Andrew McCracken, Assistant Director of External Affairs and colleagues here at The King’s Fund for our new election podcast series.
Over the next five weeks we'll be examining the key debates and exploring the big issues in health and care. We'll also be answering your listener questions and highlighting some of the important issues that are missing from the national debate.  

The first episode is coming soon, with new episodes dropping each week. Listen, wherever you get your podcasts. 
Want to get involved? Send us your general election questions via email (website@kingsfund.org.uk), LinkedIn or X (formerly known as Twitter) @TheKingsFund and your question might be featured in one of our episodes. 

Ruth Robertson sits down with Dr Waheed Arian, who shares his journey of leaving Afghanistan as a refugee, becoming an NHS doctor and founding two organisations which use technology to overcome barriers in health care. In this episode, Waheed delves into the importance of hope, compassion and mentors during times of adversity.
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Ruth Robertson is joined by a panel of King's Fund experts to discuss the state of health and care in the context of a potential general election in 2024. 
Between the British Social Attitudes survey, the NHS staff survey and performance data, we have a lot of information to give us a view of the current health and social care landscape. We also discuss what the data doesn't show us and the need for long-term strategies to solve the health and care crisis.
Where services are at after the winter period (01:15) The Spring budget announcements (06:04) The need for long-term strategy (09:15) Connection between workforce and performance (11:50) NHS staff survey 2023 (13:52) Public views on the NHS (21:22) Recent action on public health interventions (26:04) Poverty and NHS services (28:17) Reasons to be hopeful (32:28) Related content
Public satisfaction with the NHS and social care in 2023: Results of the British Social Attitudes survey Beneath the surface: what does the 2023 NHS Staff Survey really tell us? The King's Fund's priorities for health and care at the next general election