The NHS has come a long way, but it is at a critical point.
When the NHS was founded in 1948 the average life expectancy was between 66 to 70 years of age; now it is 81 years of age. The healthcare challenges we face now could not have been imagined by the founders of the NHS. We must continue to adapt to deal with these challenges, as well as economic pressures and the climate emergency. The pandemic has shown us healthcare is a global issue. What happens in other parts of the world affects us here in Grampian.
Not everything is within our control, not everything is our sole responsibility, but there are changes we can and must make to improve population health and try to live within our means.
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