Health Secretary Wes Streeting: ‘Our NHS Is Broken & I Want To Save It’ | This Morning

Wes Streeting’s task as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care is nothing short of gargantuan. 5 million wait longer than a fortnight for a GP appointment, patients waiting lists have hit 7.5 million, pay disputes and strikes are still unresolved, wait time for ambulances, treatment at A&E, and mental health care have all increased… The diagnosis is bleak, but what about the prognosis? Electioneering over, and now that he’s examined the patient for himself -  we ask the new Health Secretary to tell us - can he cure our broken NHS?

Broadcast on 11/07/2024

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[Ant_Gifford]

It's refreshing to hear an MP tell it like it is. The previous administration would gaslight when given the facts of the situation with the NHS.

[helmutreichart]

Very impressed by Wes, I really hope he has all of the help and support he needs and boy will he need it. Good Luck, I truly hope you are successful 👍

[km]

I have to be honest, this government seems like an absolute breath of fresh air.

[katieakakt]

This actually made me cry with relief especially with the walk in mental health hub in every city I really really hope this isn’t just air and the words meet actions x

[emilymoore]

As an NHS staff member - it’s so reassuring and refreshing to hear Wes talk about saving the NHS. I was so happy to wake up to a government who seem focused on saving one of the best things about this country

[karlenedavies]

Wes, I'm counting on you to fix the NHS
Please start with us being able to get a gp appointment rather than go through this sing and dance over the phone at eight am in the mornings.

[suecole]

The biggest and most untapped asset of the NHS is its staff. To sort the problems you need to listen to all staff levels.

[twofoursevenbeauty]

I have always said that the NHS needs a thorough review, because throwing money at it does not seem to have helped. I'm glad that this review is being done. It's long overdue imo.

[rohantariq]

For the first time in a long while I feel optimistic and hopeful as a junior doctor.
Hope we can come to a reasonable agreement.

[AbigailBrown-wkxl]

Children's mental health is crucial. The UK should be a leading country in improving mental health among . Children, men, teenagers and Adults . There should not be a stigma

[mylittlepeonies]

His and Labors problem in general is that people need and want change now but it will take a long time to undo the mess that’s been left behind. I hope they figure it out and that people have a bit of patience

[davidbosquette]

I wish him very well. He seems reasonable 🤞

[ellen]

Appears to be a genuinely decent honest chap, and approachable, one of us you could say.
Shallow comment to follow, (apologies in advance), he's also easy on the eye!

[juliangilbert]

It's so good our country is in the hands of adults again.

[PDB]

Yes please improve NHS, bring in a better system for booking doctors appoinments, better dental care at decent prices its cost me £1000 for me to put a smile back on my sons face after teeth issues

[AbigailBrown-wkxl]

Wes please turn it around . Save the NHS ❤

[MrBibi]

*Waiting 3 months for cancer treatment can be a death sentence. having the same issues here with Medicare in Australia.. At the end of 2022 my aunty was diagnosed with colon cancer. didn't get surgery for 3 months and didn't get treatment for a further 2 months. and now the cancer is back and has spread to her liver and it's still taking forever to start treatment. sadly, I don't think she will make it this time. she was also meant to get a hernia the size of a grapefruit removed for the last 8 months but now that has been pushed back. I'm sorry but health should be number 1 on the agenda*

[michaelkavanagh]

I am one of millions that just need a minor op. It’s crazy over a year for a hernia. Come on.

[Jenny-tlgk]

Dam a younger politician, who presents himself well in both appearance and personality. I hope that what he is preaching he does deliver! I didn't have much hope for the nhs under the new government but alot more confidence after getting to see the new health Secretary

[michaelwhiting]

I found out how bad it was last weekend. After a motorcycle accident last Sunday in south Wales, my wife laid in the road in agony for 2 hours waiting for an ambulance which after 4 calls were told make your own way Broken arm and possibly left ankle. A kind resident offered to take her. With great pain we got her in the car and took her to A&E 8pm Sunday arrival. Didn't see a doc until 9.30 the next morning after the day shift started. All they have is nurses checking vitals every few hrs. A minimum of 8 ambulances outside all night which had priority for the 1 doc in department. It is not the staffs fault they were amazing but this is normal for them. Labour better sort it and hurry up about it..