The NHS needs a major overhaul if the UK is to cope with the needs of people with long term conditions, according to Sir John Oldham.

Sir John is in charge of the team which aims to improve how the national health service deals with Long Term Conditions and Urgent Care.

Sir John established the collaboratives in the UK and was instrumental in their introduction to Australia.

Cf http://www.inpharm.com/news/163372/chronic-problem-health-service

also

http://www.guardian.co.uk/healthcare-network/2011/jun/14/nhs-reform-around-lo...