107. New Health Secretary but what next?

On today's episode, with James Bethell away, Steve Brine is joined by journalist and author Isabel Hardman (The Spectator) for an in-depth dive into a momentous week in British politics and health policy. Together, they break down Yvette Cooper’s surprising appointment as Health Secretary, Andy Burnham’s ambitious vision to transform social care, and why the NHS struggles with "learned helplessness" when responding to major public health scandals. Plus: a look at expanded MenB vaccine access and whether singing on prescription is actually good for your health!Email: podcast@stevebrine.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.