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Submitted by: Harry Wood

Describe your idea. How does it work and who does it help?

Display data such as number of prescriptions issued, number issued for major diseases (eg heart, diabetes) visits to GPs, hospitals, number and types of operations carried out, costs of healthcare. All could be displayable by region, age group, time etc. Would inform public and government on state of health of nation.

What information or services do you need?

Data already collected in NHS

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