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Harry Saxon Speech to the King's Fund
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Conservative Leadership Candidate and former Environment Secretary Harry Saxon spoke to the King's fund, an independent think tank on his vision for the country's healthcare system



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Quote:Ladies and Gentlemen,

It is a pleasure to be here today.

As the Conservative leadership contest begins to draw to a close the party has a clear choice - which one of the Conservative Leadership candidates should become Conservative Party Leader and ultimately Prime Minister. Now, I have been presenting my case these past few weeks to Conservative MPs, to Conservative members and to the British public. 

Tonight, I stand here to tell you my vision for this country, what I would do for this country’s Healthcare system as Conservative Leader and Prime Minister and I will conclude with a couple of statements.

The reason I stood in this leadership contest to become Conservative Leader is because I had a great vision for this country.  I want the people of this country to be able to take home more money in their pocket then they do now, to be able to feed their families at the dinner table. I want to see a country where people can get world class, state of the art healthcare and get treated efficiently and quickly. People shouldn't have to wait over a year to get a knee or a hip replacement. People should not feel like they are just a statistic in a hospital bed. I want to see a country where we are able to help those who suffer from mental health conditions and related conditions effectively. 

The fact of the matter is, although over the time the Conservatives have been in Government we have made progress in improving our healthcare system - but we are just not doing enough, we can do more. 

So I want to revolutionise our National Health Service. A new strategy that builds the foundations for a world class, state of the art healthcare system ahead of its time, so people can  be treated efficiently and quickly without having to wait a significant period of time for operations, a new approach that allows people to feel respected and looked after. 

A National Health Service that really can help those in that hour of need. 

First, I believe the key to any approach is to plan. If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. 

That is why If i am elected Conservative Leader, the government i lead will develop a comprehensive research and development strategy for our National Health Service. This isn’t just a one stop shop approach, this will be a roadmap to success.  This research and development strategy will provide health authorities and the government with a fact based assessment as to what needs to be done to address any capacity issues in the NHS. It will tell us how we can turn from a reactive to a proactive approach in providing resources to our NHS, the key challenges that are affecting staff and patients and it will also allow us to compare the NHS to healthcare systems in other countries. This research and development strategy will be evidence based and it will allow us to be in a great position to achieve that vision of a world class, state of the art healthcare system ahead of its time.

There are steps however we can take now that we know we must act on. When it comes to mental health, although our NHS staff are working tirelessly hard to help people at the hour of need, we are just not giving those who are suffering from mental health conditions the right treatment at the right time.  NHS staff are doing their absolute best, but there are often situations where NHS staff are facing challenges in helping those affected because of a lack of specialist training in this area. 


We are also not detecting mental health conditions fast enough or providing a facility that is recognised by those who need help. If people are struggling and there is nobody to turn to then they will slide into depression. Depression, sadly can lead to suicide. According to a report*, five years ago the reported death rate per million from suicide was reporting at just under 120 for males, and just above 40 for females. In that same report, in 1986 there were just above 1.8 million mental health illness outpatient attendances. 

How we help those who are affected is already a challenge we must face but if we do not act now, we will be letting those down who need that help. 

I also want people to know that there is no shame or no judgement in asking for help. 

So we must act now and If elected I will seek to establish the National Mental Health Service (NMHS). This will be a brand new dedicated organisation that will be overseen by the Department of Health and will provide mental healthcare to those who need it. The advantage of the National Mental Health Service is it will be separate from our NHS, meaning our NHS doctors and nurses can focus on those patients who require other treatments. Any existing mental health trusts and units will become part of the National Mental Health Service The National Mental Health Service will have dedicated resources such as mental health doctors and mental health nurses, who are trained to a high standard to help those affected.

 It will also have it’s own separate budget to the National Health Service so we don’t have vitally important healthcare systems restricted by one central stream of funding. I can also confirm that GP referrals for National Mental Health Services will not be required alleviating pressure off our GPs. 

If emergency services personnel detect that a patient is suffering from a mental health condition and it is deemed clinically necessary, they will be taken to a NMHS facility for treatment. 

The NMHS will be that lifeline to those who need that help. As i said before, there is no shame or no judgement in asking for that help.

Third, I will also ensure that nobody is just a statistic when they need treatment on our NHS. If elected I will ensure that we establish a programme of personalised care. I pledge that every patient will have a named nurse or a named midwife that is responsible for their care. This will allow patients to have a named point of contact when they require an update on their treatment if they have got any questions or concerns that they want to raise. The days of having to wait the entire day for a doctor to come round to ask a question will be over.

This approach has benefits for both the patient and NHS staff. Not only does it relax the patient and make them feel more comfortable, in the knowledge that there is someone they can talk to who is looking after them, but it also alleviates pressure on our NHS doctors who can focus on their other key priorities. 

This approach, along with my pledge to increase the level of NHS resources, which includes more doctors, more nurses and more beds, will allow us to ensure that nobody, not a single patient will have to wait more than 12 months for a hip or a knee replacement by September 1993. 

Ladies and gentlemen, as I conclude, I would like to say that the Conservative Party faced probably the most critical leadership election in it’s time. It is time for the Conservative Party to decide the leader they want. I have stated my reasons for standing in this contest, not only do I have a vision for a country where we have state of the art personalised healthcare, but I also believe we need a leader that will get the job done. We need a leader who is prepared to stand up for what is right and a leader who is principled. I was prepared to risk everything when I voted against the Government on Maastricht, I thought the acting leadership’s decision to ensure MPs had a forced choice was irresponsible. I am a leader that will not back down and will stand up for this country, no matter what the cost. 

The decision is down to my party’s MPs, but I hope that I will be in a position as Prime Minister to act on this vision, for a better and world class healthcare system.

Thank you.

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This was a reasonably well accepted policy speech from the audience, who were policy wonks, though ultimately it didn’t cut through much in the media due to the high drama of the Tory leadership contest, where the focus was mostly on Europe and character.

Saxon’s idea of a National Mental Health Service drew attention, particularly by those who feel that mental health issues are too often ignored. However, the majority of the public still remain unaware or still misunderstand such issues. It may however be an interesting idea for Saxon’s new party to explore, should they be so inclined.

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