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Opinion: The NHS Winter Crisis Is Now a Year-Round Emergency

The NHS is under unprecedented pressure, and it's no longer just a winter problem. Our columnist argues that fundamental reform is needed to prevent a full-scale collapse of the health service.

7 min read28 April 2026