Happy Birthday to a Much-Loved National Institution!

This weekend marks the 60th anniversary of the NHS, which is one of our country's greatest achievements - a service that is available to all based on need - not ability to pay. On 5 July we should take time to say thank you to the wonderful staff that look after us when we need care and attention. Looking round the new facilities at Evergreen Health Centre this week, it reminded me of how much we have to be proud of in the NHS, and how local healthcare has gone from strength to strength over the past few years.But 60 years since we founded it, the NHS is constantly changing and having to adapt to new challenges. That is why Health Secretary Alan Johnson has asked me to find out what local residents think about the NHS and how we can improve it for them. If you would like to take part in our local NHS survey please contact my... [read full story]