This week we talk about some of the big decisions that need to be made this autumn, at a time when the NHS is slipping down the government’s list of priorities.
We cover the questions that ministers cannot avoid – such as how to tackle funding social care and how far to push the NHS on devolution – as well as the things they should really be decisive about… but probably won’t.
With Henry Anderson, Alastair McLellan and Annabelle Collins.
Send thoughts and ideas to annabelle.collins@hsj.co.uk
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