Victoria Atkins Discusses Historical Gender Bias in the NHS

Health Secretary Victoria Atkins reaffirmed that the NHS was historically made by men for men. She highlighted the lack of prioritization for maternity care and questioned the insufficient pain relief provided to patients, illustrating gender bias in the healthcare system.

Health Secretary Victoria Atkins reaffirmed her statement that the NHS, established 75 years ago, was 'made by men for men.' In a recent episode of the Political Thinking with Nick Robinson podcast, Atkins pointed out that historically, maternity care had not received the same level of attention as other hospital services.

She questioned the lack of pain relief provided to patients undergoing painful episodes in maternity care, emphasizing the gender bias inherent in the system.