Last weekend's Financial Times ran a story that began this way: "Britain is embarking on a series of research projects in 2023 that will cement its place as a world leader in genomics."

"'Government-industry partnerships already play an important role in UK genomics research and will build up further in future', said Steve Bates, chief executive of the Bioindustry Association. The government’s investment in the programmes 'will help make the UK the best place to start and scale new genomics companies', Bates added."

The government has invested heavily alongside private firms to make this happen.

Something very positive for future healthcare breakthroughs and the economy.

So why don't we work to achieve the same sort of prominence for practical research into preventive interventions that reduce demand for healthcare services?

Designing and delivering sustained preventive interventions through locally-led social and healthcare systems that reduce the need for critical care.

Wouldn't this deliver even more for future generations and sustainable public finances?