Stroud MP Dr Simon Opher is calling for a major rethink of how people use the NHS, saying that better health literacy and more self-care could help ease pressure on overstretched services.
A call for change
Dr Opher’s proposal focuses on improving people’s understanding of health information and encouraging them to manage suitable conditions themselves where possible.
The call comes as the NHS faces pressure on its services. The source does not set out specific changes, a timetable or details of how the proposed approach would be introduced.