| Description | Tracks 1 - 15
Track 1 is Charles Parker's introduction to this recording (on 17 September 1977) and Tracks 2 - 15 continue his discussions with Margaret Stanton of South Birmingham Community Health Council.
Political and union protests against public expenditure cuts are considered in track 2. Tracks 3 - 5 record Parker's views on priorities within society, as well as politics and economics. Margaret Stanton provides a perspective from a personal as well as a professional standpoint.
The nature and role of trade unions within the NHS is considered (Tracks 5 - 6) and bureaucracy and staffing levels are examined (Tracks 6 & 11 - 12). The extent of accountability and democratic control within the health service is discussed (Tracks 10 - 12) and the re-organisation of the NHS is explored (Track 7).
The role and powers of community health councils is discussed (Tracks 7 - 8) and the political composition of South Birmingham CHC is noted. Personal observations on individual politicians are recorded (Track 13). South Birmingham CHC's approach to provision of maternity services and provision for hose with hearing difficulties is noted (Track 8 - 9).
Tracks 14 - 15 record a discussion of general practitioners, their relationship with the NHS and their attitude towards health centres. An aborted proposal for a health centre at Common Lane, Washwood Heath is referred to (Track 14).
Total: 44:58 minutes
Dubber's reference number: PLA1of2 KF573E0720580 |