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Sir David Nicholson
Recent revelations of failings in patient care have damaged the NHS's reputation. Is the service capable of meeting the demands and financial challenges of 21st century healthcare?
In Britain healthcare is state-funded, free at the point of delivery to all citizens. The National Health Service is routinely described by politicians of all stripes as one of the country's greatest treasures. But the NHS's reputation has been damaged by recent shocking revelations of failings in patient care. HARDTalk speaks to the Chief Executive of NHS England Sir David Nicholson. Is his Health service capable of meeting the shifting demands and daunting financial challenges of 21st century healthcare?
Last on
Tue 22 Oct 201320:30GMT
BBC News Channel except BBC News UK
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Stephen Sackur |
| Interviewed Guest | David Nicholson |
Broadcasts
- Tue 22 Oct 201303:30GMTBBC News Channel except BBC News UK
- Tue 22 Oct 201308:30GMTBBC News Channel except BBC News UK
- Tue 22 Oct 201320:30GMTBBC News Channel except BBC News UK