Centre-left think-tank the Institute for Public Policy Research issued a paper calculating the economic impact of physical and mental ill-health on the UK. It called for a “mission” to reverse recent trends and make the UK the healthiest country in the world within 30 years.
Meanwhile, the ADASS called for immediate action to rescue social care which, it warned, is now “close to breaking point.” In health tech news, former Cabinet minister David Davis raised concerns about the NHS Federated Data Platform, the Covid-19 app closed down, and a roadmap for the NHS.uk website was published.
