62. Matthew Taylor deep dive interview

62. Matthew Taylor deep dive interview

Author: Steve Brine & James Bethell July 10, 2025 Duration: 47:47

As the dust settles on the recently published NHS Ten Year Plan, the team sit down for a deep dive interview with one of the most high profile voices in health; Matthew Taylor who leads the NHS Confederation. They unpack the plan, its' strengths and weaknesses and where it should strike the balance between reform and recovery. And they touch on the resident doctors ballot from the BMA which will see five more strike days hit the NHS in England later this month.


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