Dr Kevin Jones (University of Nottingham) – Why are we still waiting for a National Social Service? Lessons from the history of health and social care

In this third annual iteration of Nottingham Trent University’s History and Policy seminar series, we concentrate on some of the most pressing concerns for the new Labour government: economic development, the housing crisis, adult social care, food policy and the future of the NHS. Historians from a complex range of specialisms come together across the series to offer a sense of why historical data, experience and perspective matter for those struggling in policy areas where there are often no ‘good’ solutions.

Seminars take place online from 1700-1830 on the days indicated. It is expected that papers will last for c.45 minutes, with questions thereafter. For any further detail or problems in signing up, please contact: steven.king@ntu.ac.uk or catherine.gower@ntu.ac.uk

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