I believe that this volume, having been fully updated, is an excellent and expert text, which is compulsory reading for students of health and social policy, government and welfare, and public-sector management.

Hefin Gwilym, Bangor University, UK

Chris Ham has shaped and analysed health policy at national and local levels for decades. His lucid account of policymaking is an invaluable companion for anyone who wants to understand how health policy is developed and applied in practice.

Siva Anandaciva, The Kings Fund, UK

Chris Ham is pre-eminent in the field of health policy analysis in the UK. This 7th edition is therefore very welcome. It is essential reading for students of health policy and management, and for those who seek to improve services for patients whether as clinical professionals, managers or policy makers.

Naomi Chambers, University of Manchester, UK

Health Policy in the United Kingdom remains the best overview of this important topic and essential reading. This new edition highlights key developments during the Starmer premiership, including my investigation into the NHS. This book will help everyone interested in the NHS succeeding, understand the key issues it faces and how we have got to this point.

Professor Ara Darzi, Paul Hamlyn Chair of Surgery at Imperial College London, UK