Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled a ten-year plan to transform the NHS into a 'neighbourhood health service', emphasizing increased accessibility and early intervention to prevent hospitalizations. This plan comes in the wake of a report by Lord Darzi, which highlights severe underinvestment, staff shortages, and a two-tier system in Scotland's NHS, where those who can afford private care are increasingly left with no choice. Starmer noted that reform is essential, stating, 'It’s reform or die,' while acknowledging that substantial funding will be required in the future, though it will not be immediate. Polling indicates that public willingness to increase taxes for various services, including the NHS, is minimal, with only nurses receiving majority support for funding. The report suggests that many voters believe merely increasing funding won't address the systemic issues plaguing public services. Analysts warn that without effective reforms, the NHS risks becoming a financial burden amid rising public debt and economic challenges.