A Blog About Health In Times Of Austerity

Posts tagged "rationing"
Introducing the new Easyjet NHS

Introducing the new Easyjet NHS

As a rather plump NHS campaigner bedevilled by man boobs, I was given two good reasons to baulk at the recent announcement by The Vale of York CCG that they intended to restrict obese patients’ access to elective surgery until... More…
Our NHS: a place for ethical consumption?

Our NHS: a place for ethical consumption?

Two weeks ago the news covered a tragic death: a seven week old baby, Axel, succumbed to a chest infection despite repeated contact with the health services. The story gained traction not so much as a narrative of professional mistakes,... More…
‘Strategic ignorance’: in praise of blind decisions?

‘Strategic ignorance’: in praise of blind decisions?

We’re marking the last assessments of the academic year – just in time to start teaching the next set of students. We’re ready to put new names to new faces and to work on creating relationships that help everyone to... More…