[austinjp]

> The inability to have an honest and open discussion about the future of the NHS means it’s just going to continue lumbering on until it collapses

Agreed. Unfortunately, it often seems that "honest and open discussion" rapidly segues into rancour. The NHS is a behemoth, and healthcare can be astonishingly complex.

The NHS was designed for different times and different needs. It's been hacked about and is struggling to hang together. It's a political football, and it's been under-funded for years, probably decades. Cash isn't the only way to fix things, but it's a big part.