5 July 1948.

On this date the NHS was founded after the WW2 and it’s the - closest thing the British have to a religion. So looking into the future the prime minister today - spelt out a 10 year plan of moving the focus from hospitals - to community health centres. In addition more time and money will be spent on - preventative measures. Especially in the ares of: mental health and emotional wellbeing, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, smoking, lung cancer, alcoholism and similar health related problems. Making the nation fitter and healthier - will drive social and health policies in the next few years. The big stand alone general hospital will increasingly be a thing of the past - like the dinosaurs it’s had its day. Health closer to the patient and public will be the - guiding principle. Sounds a very laudable aim - if it can be achieved. Let’s see in 2035?