Alan Milburn: Can the NHS be an agent of economic growth?
With economic inactivity at an all-time high, how can national and local systems unlock the potential of millions who would like to work if they had the right support and employment opportunities? To consider the issues, Matthew Taylor is joined by Rt Hon Alan Milburn, former health secretary under Tony Blair. As chair of the pioneering Pathways to Work Commission, he calls for a rethink of how the NHS is perceived, arguing that its power to drive economic growth should be a core component of future health and economic policy.
Matthew also speaks to Michael Wood, the NHS Confederation’s head of health economic partnerships, about the new government’s ambitions in this area, including the WorkWell initiative set to begin in October 2024.
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