Dispensary Corner

BRITISH officials are looking to a somewhat unlikely source of inspiration for ideas about running the country’s National Health Service.

According to UK Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock, the NHS should take examples from fast food giant McDonald’s.

Fortunately he wasn’t referring to the cuisine, but rather the management structures which sees the business “drive leadership training through every level of their company”.

Hancock praised structures at the Golden Arches which drive continuous improvement, hold teams accountable, apply best practice, execute business plans and analyse and improve performance.

“All that training - just to sell more burgers,” the MP said.

“Surely a lifesaving business like the NHS requires as much emphasis on leadership as the fast food business,” he added. AND on a somewhat related topic, rival eatery Burger King has expanded its range in the USA to now also offer dog food.

While some may say little has changed, the limited time offer allows pet owners to purchase the so-called “Dogpper” - a variation on its popular Whopper burger.

The innovation is described as a “flame-grilled, Whopper-flavoured biscuit bone that’s made just for dogs”.

Ingredients include oat and brown rice flour, real beef, cheddar cheese and sesame seeds and the product is only available via delivery service DoorDash.