Category Archives: Solutions

The problem I would like to fix is one of abject loneliness felt among certain groups in society. There has been a loneliness pandemic in the UK long before COVID-19. This is a hidden disease which is debilitating in itself but can also give rise to physical health problems and shorten lives. Among some peopleContinue reading “Loneliness and the divided society – let’s tackle it together.”

Summary The UK has a weight problem, and it is no coincidence that we top the tables on deaths per million for Covid. Add to this the overall cost of obesity to wider society at £27 billion, it is a problem that needs fixing. The root of the issue is motivation. Unless an overweight personContinue reading “Motivating the overweight to want to lose weight”

There are many areas of the country where Received Pronunciation is not the norm which could be alienating. Perhaps the regional stations could pre- record a story in their local accent; an actor to read a story and subtitles to be shown. This model could be used when needed because of a pandemic or veryContinue reading “Homeschool”

The teaching of English at secondary school has a content problem: students think they speak it well enough on arrival and, nowadays, don’t bother reading it much because there is always a screen around. Writing by hand is a drag. If we teachers don’t beef up our offer then some demagogue is going to takeContinue reading “Ignite English in the classroom”

Would it be possible to put retired NHS staff on a list of ‘Regular Reservists’ similar to Military personnel who after active service were on ‘reservist lists’ for up to 2 years to be recalled in the event of war?     113-11

Summary The government must meet the increased demand for mental health services sustainably and long-term. The gap between supply and demand in mental healthcare services is not solvable through human resource capabilities. Therefore, a digital transformation included in the reformation of the Mental Health Care Act 1983 combined with the implementation of computerized Artificial IntelligenceContinue reading “Artificial Intelligence in the NHS Mental Health Service”

1] Across the UK there is a rolling programme of introducing LED light bulbs to STREET LAMPS but since this programme started, technology has moved on. In Northern Europe there are already solar powered street lamps being deployed, proven to work in our climate. Furthermore they can integrate all the requirements for the development ofContinue reading “Accelerate the green revolution in the built environment”

The COVID-19 pandemic provides a once in a generation opportunity to revolutionise the provision of creative, sporting, and recreational activities throughout the country. The policy I propose will deliver a huge demand shock for the arts, entertainment and recreation sector which will strengthen and grow supply chains until they provide a diverse offer of high-qualityContinue reading “Clubs and Classes National Voucher Scheme – Submission 5 (all slightly different!)”

The longstanding roadblock to building many, many more quality well designed spacious homes is the constraints on the planning system. We are almost all NIMBYs at heart and the politicians know that our votes depend on them respecting our wishes. To break this impasse a radical approach is needed involving both stick and carrot. AlmostContinue reading “Radical Planning Reform”

We could fix this problem by mobile laboratories which are easy to assemble, affordable and able to greatly increase testing capacity. Laboratories are built within shipping containers, then shipped to the designated country. Once in the country, the mobile lab can be transported by trucks to provide testing in areas with less hospitals or areasContinue reading