North East Herts

North East Herts candidate vow to protect the NHS and 'save health services'

Reform UK candidate Steve Adelantado said: "While being committed to healthcare still free at the point of delivery, our healthcare needs major reforms to improve results and enjoy zero waiting lists.

 "To help to achieve this, we will work to end doctor and nurse shortages. All frontline NHS and social care staff to pay zero basic rate tax for three years.

"This will help retain existing staff and attract many who have left to return. End training caps for all UK medical students.

"Write off student fees pro rata per year over 10 years of NHS service for all doctors, nurses and medical staff. 

"Improve efficiency. We will cut Waste and unnecessary managers. Operating theatres must be open on weekends. Rotas must be planned further in advance.

"Nail down better prices using economies of scale. Review all NHS Private Finance Contracts for significant savings potential. Charge those who fail to attend medical appointments without notice. 

"Cut A&E waiting times with a campaign of 'Pharmacy First, GP Second, A&E Last'. We will offer tax incentives for new pharmacies and those who employ more staff to assist in relieving pressure on A&E Excess

"We will commission a "Deaths and Vaccine Harms Public Inquiry". Excess deaths are nearly as high as they were during the Covid pandemic. Young people are over-represented. We must discover why.

"On a personal note, I will investigate what measures can be taken to make better use of Royston Hospital, so as to best serve the residents of Royston and surrounding villages.

"It seems to me to be a waste that that such an ideally located facility is not being used to it`s fullest potential. I will fight to increase the differing services provided there."