As the National Health Service celebrates 75 years, this book reflects not only on its successes but also on its challenges. Society, medicine and technology have all changed considerably since its founding in 1948 so what can, and should, the NHS do to adapt to remain fit for purpose?

1. Preface. 2. Introduction The NHS: Past and Present. 3. Lord John Alderdice. 4. Lord Nigel Crisp 5.Dr Sarah Hallett. 6. Sir David Haslam. 7. Sir Ian Gilmore. 8. Dr Richard Horton. 9. Baroness Molly Meacher. 10. Dr Chaand Nagpaul. 11. Baroness Julia Neuberger. 12. Dr Max Pemberton. 13. Dr Daniel Poulter MP. 14. Rachel Power. 15. Lucy Watson. 16. Dr Rajiv Wijesuriya. 17. Conclusions NHS: The Future.

Dinesh Bhugra is Emeritus Professor of Mental Health and Cultural Diversity, King's College London, UK. Pat-President Royal College of Psychiatrists (2008-2011), World Psychiatric Association (2014-2017), British Medical Association 2018-2019