I have received this update from the Government: HMG published a PPE Plan on 10 April, setting out how we are addressing the need for critical PPE for those responding to the Covid-19 outbreak. We are working closely with the devolved administrations … read more
There have been difficulties scaling up the NHS response to the virus outbreak. The NHS is a vast institution with a huge budget and many staff. It rightly needs some well paid managers to run it and deliver on the general tasks set for it by governme… read more
I have some questions for the senior managers at the top of the NHS. Why did they decide that all the main District General hospitals should become the isolation and treatment centres for Covid 19? Why did they decide to add several mega hospitals in … read more
I asked Wokingham Borough this week if they have sufficient cash to meet their payments. The Leader of the Council said their financial position is strong and they can pay all their bills. I am not therefore pressing for emergency facilities for them … read more
We have all got used to the initials PPE, meaning protective clothing for people working in the NHS and social care. The government has told us it wants there to be a plentiful supply, and Ministers have authorised spending to provide one. Despite th… read more