Network

Title

Network

Genre

Interview; Documentary; Vox pop

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:47:59

Description

Finger on the Pulse, part 1 of 3. This week’s Network programme from BRMB Radio examines the condition of the NHS, with claims cutbacks have led to longer waiting times, falling standards and a shortage of beds. This part looks at primary care, problems for the elderly, and a lady in labour is followed. With opinion from patients; GP Mike Matthews; Mike Kirkham; hospital worker Pat Boland. Presented and produced by Brian King, engineer Ian Edwards.

Contributors

Ian Edwards; Brian King; Mike Matthews; Chris Kirkham; BRMB Radio; Pat Boland

Keywords

Health services; Cost reduction; NHS; Elderly; Hospitals; Hospital patients; Childbirth; General practice; Public health personnel; Health economics; Hospital finance; Hospital care; Secondary health care; Primary health care

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