We discuss how the ‘10 metrics’ intended to replace it could work in practice. Will they result in safer patient care or be too unwieldy to work in reality?

Also this week, NHS chief executive Yvonne Ormston has written powerfully about her experience both as an NHS leader and a cancer patient during the pandemic. We compare her frontline view to that of a government insider, as set out by Mr Cummings last week.

Featuring Annabelle Collins, Ben Clover and James Illman.

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