75 years after its inception, the NHS is struggling. What has gone wrong? How can we bring the NHS back to its former glory? Our Health Reporter Daniel Keane discusses the history of our health service, the struggles it's facing now and what needs to change to secure its future. Plus, East London A&E Doctor Andrew Meyerson compares the NHS to healthcare in the US, and shares his concerns that it's getting closer to privatisation. In this episode:

• What prompted the creation of the NHS?
• The ‘huge’ challenge ahead to rebuild the health service
• What plans do Labour and the Conservatives have for the NHS?
• How will doctors and nurses celebrate this anniversary?
• The NHS compared with US health care
• Is the health service heading towards privatisation?

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