{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5ea004d9fbcc383829c71657/63e3c8de2b0e2f0011269408?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The state of the NHS","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5ea004d9fbcc383829c71657/1675872158744-7cd046016f0459b6c49502331c7ac00f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>With COVID, strikes, staff shortages, an enormous waiting list and an ever-ageing population (amongst other issues), the NHS is coming under greater pressure than ever. In this episode, we take a look at the state of the NHS across a range of areas.</p><p><br></p><p>How is the service doing at the moment? Will we see a pay settlement for nurses and other workers? And are there any reasons to hope that better days are ahead?</p><p><br></p><p>Joining us are Saffron Cordery, Deputy Chief Executive of NHS Providers, a membership organisation for NHS acute, ambulance, community and mental health services, and Max Warner, IFS researcher and NHS expert.</p><p><br></p><p>Find out more: www.ifs.org.uk/podcast</p><p><br></p><p>Become a member: https://ifs.org.uk/individual-membership</p>","author_name":"Institute for Fiscal Studies"}