NHS: “bonfire” of targets shows shocking lack of ambition for patients

EMBARGO: Immediate Release

Responding to a report in the Times  that the government is set to scrap half of NHS targets, Liberal Democrat Health and Social Care spokesperson Helen Morgan MP said:

“Patients have put up with a health service that has been run into the ground and caused unnecessary suffering for millions.

“The new government cannot claim to have broken with years of Conservative neglect simply by moving the goalposts in this way. 

“That is not delivering for patients, instead it is a sly attempt to give themselves an undeserved pat on the back.

“From delays to reforms of social care, new hospitals being kicked into the longgrass and now this reported bonfire of NHS targets, this new government is showing a staggering lack of ambition for patients.”

ENDS

Reporting can be found here.