So you thought the NHS was a simple hierarchy of family doctors and hospitals? Think again.
Created for The King’s Fund**, this animation explains the current state of the NHS in just over 6 minutes. It is well worth watching and puts (some of) the current organisation in context.
And it is about the best explanation I have yet seen.

Though to be fair it wasn’t that much better before the recent reorganisation — just different! And actually it has never been a simple structure.
No wonder I’m cynical about it all, but still determined to do my bit to try to make it work professionally. The thing is if we don’t make it work then we’re all stuffed.
Gawdelpus!
** The King’s Fund is an independent charity working to improve health and health care in England. They help to shape policy and practice through research and analysis; develop individuals, teams and organisations; promote understanding of the health and social care system; and bring people together to learn, share knowledge and debate. Their vision is that the best possible care is available to all. They are not a sideshow; they are hugely influential.