Unfit - The Covid-19 Crisis and the Future of the Nhs

Informationen zum Autor Hugh Pym was a leading media correspondent and commentator during the COVID-19 pandemic. As BBC Health Editor he covered the key developments and frequently appeared at the virtual Downing Street press conferences, where he questioned ministers and Boris Johnson. He received the Charles Wheeler Award for Outstanding Contribution to Broadcast Journalism in 2020 and in the same year the Voice of the Listener and Viewer Award for Best TV Contributor. He was shortlisted for the London Press Club awards in 2021. He is the co-author of several books on politics and current affairs, including Inside the Banking Crisis (2014). Klappentext An eye-opening account of government failings during the COVID-19 pandemic, written by one of the UK's top journalists. In Unfit, Hugh Pym takes readers on a gripping journey to the heart of the COVID-19 crisis. From the early days of the pandemic to the dramatic revelations of the UK COVID-19 Inquiry, he exposes the failings of the British state and the Whitehall machine. This hard-hitting exposé draws on untold stories from the corridors of power, providing an insider's perspective on the drama, personalities and critical decision-making processes. Going beyond individual accounts, it presents a comprehensive assessment of the UK's preparedness, lockdown measures and response strategies. A tale of resilience and devastating consequences, Unfit challenges the very foundations of the UK's response to the pandemic, leaving no stone unturned in its quest for truth. Finally, it looks ahead to ask what is in store for the future of the NHS.

Product details

• Authors: Hugh Pym, Pym Hugh
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 22.10.2024, delayed
• EAN: 9781526173980
• ISBN: 978-1-5261-7398-0
• No. of pages: 260
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Disease & Health Issues, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / 21st Century, 21st Century, Politics & government, 21st century, c 2000 to c 2100, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Politics and government, Health systems & services, Health systems and services, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Healthcare