A Fair Deal for Our NHS
The NHS is in crisis. Time and again, Conservative governments have pledged to fix the NHS, and yet it’s never been harder to access care.
Under the Conservatives, we’ve seen:
A broken NHS
Longer wait times: Rishi Sunak has admitted he has failed to cut wait times, which have soared instead.
Unbuilt Hospitals: The 40 new hospitals promised in the 2019 manifesto were never built. Just another broken Tory promise.
Real problems, everyday
Dental Care Crisis: You cannot join an NHS dentist in our area. Children and adults miss regular check-ups because they can’t afford private care. Find out more about the Liberal Democrats policy.
Delayed access to care: People can’t get GP appointments, are waiting hours for ambulances, and spending years on waiting lists for hospital appointments.
Healthcare Worker Pay:
Nurses and doctors have been denied pay increases in line with inflation despite their COVID-19 efforts, worsening waiting lists and putting patient safety at risk.
After years of broken promises...
After years of broken promises, we will hold the government to account on their pledge to improve NHS standards, and deliver improvements locally
Olly and the Liberal Democrat team have a plan, which includes:
- Guaranteed GP Access: Introduce a legal right for everyone to see their GP within a week, or within 24 hours in urgent situations.
- Cancer Treatment Pledge: Ensure all patients begin cancer treatment within two months following an urgent referral, written into law to guarantee timely care.
- Support for Carers: Increase the carers’ allowance by £1,000 a year, recognizing the vital role of the over 3 million unpaid carers in the UK.
- Social Care Reform: Call for all party leaders to come together after the election to develop a long-term plan for adult social care.
Our NHS is the cornerstone of our society, and it deserves leadership that values and invests in its future. The Liberal Democrats are committed to reversing the damage done by the Conservative government and ensuring everyone has access to the care they need. Together, we can rebuild our NHS and create a system that works for everyone.
Locally, Olly is pushing to build a new surgery in Didcot, expand the facility at Wallingford, and expand community hospital services in Wantage, Didcot and Wallingford.
Find out more about the national Liberal Democrat Fair Deal policy here