Theresa - thanks so much for asking advice from the collective wisdom and varied experience/political views here on gransnet.
I'm off to an NHS appointment so this is a non thought out and speedy response -
NHS - sack Mr *unt. Give Sarah Wollaston health and have her advised by current medical students, GP's and health staff from community and hospital medicine. Don't ignore mental health needs, invest in them. Everyone involved will tell her they're struggling to meet demand - she will believe them.
Housing - stop the sale of council/HA homes. Invest in building HA/social housing - build the kind of houses we have on the older estates i.e. proper family homes. Build a range - large to one bed, and apartments.
Housing - get rid of the bedroom tax. It isn't cost effective and its' cruel.
Social Care -
Invest in safeguarding, preventative social work teams.
Invest in family centres and early years strageties. It's cost effective and supported by research
Invest in community services to support carers. A large proportion off whom are over the age of 80.
Invest in residential care homes which are fit for purpose
Combine Health and Social Care so they're no longer fighting over who is responsible for what and are focussed on client need.
Education - stop stop stop the academy chains and free schools.
Public service and health - don't let people come out of training owing £60000 upwards
I'm off to the hospital now - but my message is - invest in public service which is properly funded, monitored and accountable.
Sorry this is rushed -
a voter living in the Northern Poor House