The Five Health Frontiers

This book presents a bold proposal for transforming public health and social care post-Covid-19, advocating for a proactive and expansive approach.

In The Five Health Frontiers, public health expert Christopher Thomas presents a transformative vision for health and social care in the aftermath of Covid-19. The pandemic has highlighted the shortcomings of the existing neoliberal public health framework, revealing the urgent need for a shift in perspective. Rather than merely defending the NHS against privatization, Thomas advocates for a proactive approach that challenges the status quo and reimagines the future of public health.

Thomas outlines five new frontiers that can guide us toward a comprehensive overhaul of our healthcare system. He emphasizes the importance of moving beyond mere preservation of existing services and instead focuses on expanding the foundational principles established by Aneurin Bevan, the NHS's founder, over seventy years ago. This ambitious blueprint aims not only to recalibrate healthcare services but also to redesign our economy through the concept of Public Health Net Zero.

The author's vision includes the establishment of a universal public health service that effectively addresses the root causes of ill health, as well as a strategic recalibration of our response to the ongoing challenges posed by pandemics. In The Five Health Frontiers, Thomas invites readers to consider a bold new direction for public health that prioritizes equity, accessibility, and comprehensive care for all citizens.