Starmer: NHS future looks bright under Labour — but we’ve got more work to do
Starmer thanks Reeves for ‘better future’ for NHS after chancellor’s Commons tears
- Sir Keir Starmer unveiled a 10-year vision for the NHS, aiming to bring care closer to people's homes and shift from hospital-centric treatment. He was accompanied by Rachel Reeves, who has prompted speculation after crying in parliament on Wednesday.
- The prime minister said that Ms Reeves's financial decisions allowed for "record amounts" of investment in the health service, adding the “future already looks better for the NHS”.
- Key initiatives include recruiting 1,700 new GPs and thousands of mental health workers, alongside millions of extra appointments.
- The plan emphasises digital transformation, aiming for the NHS to be the most AI-enabled system globally and the NHS App to be the primary access point by 2028.
- By 2035, the government intends for the majority of outpatient care to occur outside hospitals, focusing on prevention and community-based services.