Series: Working in the NHS

Bristol’s NHS: Underfunded, under pressure and under the microscope.

The Bristol Cable is launching a series on the NHS in order to dig deeper – beyond the usual stories – and shine a light on what it’s like to work in our health service.

It’s common knowledge that the NHS is stretched after years of underfunding, on top of an ageing population and more expensive treatments.

During this crucial period, we will be delving inside the NHS to tell the stories of staff and volunteers to make sure the voices of those who work in the service are heard.

“Privatising non-emergency ambulance services is bad for patients”

Across the south west, patient transport services have been transferred to private firms. But, a former NHS employee argues, the process has raised serious questions about their ability to do the job – and about wider fragmentation of our health system.

Patrick O'Reilly

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