Sajid Javid Conservative Party conference speech

The video discusses the ongoing societal and economic impacts of the pandemic, emphasizing the role of the health secretary in addressing NHS waiting lists and prioritizing elective recovery. It highlights the deepening health disparities exacerbated by COVID-19 and uses Blackpool as a case study to illustrate entrenched health problems. The video calls for leveling up health across regions.

What is the primary focus of the health and social care secretary as mentioned in the first section?

• Reducing environmental pollution

• Enhancing transportation infrastructure

• Addressing NHS waiting lists

• Improving education systems

What initiative is being prioritized to manage the NHS backlog?

• Elective recovery

• Increasing medical school enrollments

• Building new hospitals

• Hiring more administrative staff

How has the pandemic affected different regions and communities?

• It has had no significant impact

• It has been a great leveler

• It has deepened existing disparities

• It has improved health outcomes everywhere

Which location is used as a case study to highlight entrenched health problems?

• Richmond upon Thames

• Manchester

• Liverpool

• Blackpool

What is the healthy life expectancy gap between Blackpool and Richmond upon Thames?

• 15 years

• 10 years

• 25 years

• 20 years