Prime Minister questioned over state of NHS during visit to school

The transcript discusses ongoing challenges from COVID, particularly long ambulance wait times, and the UK government's response with an £8 billion funding boost for the NHS and social care. The focus is on moving patients from hospitals to homes to alleviate pressure on healthcare services. The government prioritizes healthcare funding despite economic challenges, emphasizing the importance of timely care, especially for the elderly.

What is one of the challenges mentioned that is still being dealt with due to COVID?

• Insufficient medical supplies

• Lack of hospital beds

• Long waiting times for ambulances

• Shortage of medical staff

How much extra funding was announced for the NHS and social care?

• £12 billion

• £10 billion

• £5 billion

• £8 billion

What is one of the key strategies to alleviate pressure on healthcare services?

• Increasing ambulance fleets

• Moving patients back into communities

• Building more hospitals

• Hiring more doctors

What is the speaker's personal connection to the NHS?

• They have been a patient in the NHS

• They have worked in the NHS

• They have studied healthcare management

• They have family members in the NHS

Despite economic challenges, what did the government prioritize?

• Reducing taxes

• Increasing military spending

• Funding for the NHS and social care

• Investing in infrastructure