Briefing

Ten priorities for the new health and social care secretary

With the NHS at a critical juncture, we outline ten key priorities for the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matthew Hancock.

10 July 2018

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Chapters

With the NHS at a critical juncture, we outline ten key priorities for the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matthew Hancock.

Top of the list: involve the NHS, partners and the public in developing a joint, sustainable ten-year plan for the NHS and wider system.

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