Lucy Allan said that 'brave' politicians are needed to tackle the problems of the health service – which is the 'biggest issue for any government'.
Lucy Allan made the comments after the health and social care committee's session on the ambulance service
During the meeting, one of the country's most senior ambulance officials, Daren Mochrie, chair of the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives,Following the hearing Ms Allan said:"Any politician who thinks more taxpayer cash is the answer doesn’t understand the NHS." "People cannot access their GP, so either they go to A&E or their condition deteriorates until it becomes an emergency.
"The lack of social care provision leads to delayed discharge from hospital and then ambulances back up outside.""I agree with colleagues, such as former Health Secretary Sajid Javid, who say that there is no option but for fundamental change.
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