NHS statement from Stephen Barclay MP, Health Secretary

The video discusses the challenges faced in social care over the past 12 years, highlighting the delayed funding and its impact on patients, especially during the pandemic. It emphasizes the increased demand on healthcare services, with a significant rise in patients waiting for operations. The video outlines the government's response, including record funding and efforts to reduce backlogs through enhanced services like diagnostic centers and surgical hubs. It also stresses the importance of integrating social care with NHS services to improve patient discharge processes.

What issue has been neglected for 12 years, according to the speaker?

• Economic growth

• Education reform

• Social care

• Environmental policy

What has caused a massive surge in demand for healthcare services?

• Population growth

• Technological advancements

• Pandemic

• Economic recession

How many patients were waiting over 52 weeks for operations before the pandemic?

• 130,000

• 13,000

• 1,300

• 1,300,000

What is one of the strategies mentioned to reduce healthcare backlogs?

• Building new hospitals

• Increasing funding for social care

• Hiring more doctors

• Reducing medical school tuition

What is being integrated with NHS services to address patient discharge delays?

• Telemedicine

• International aid

• Social care

• Private healthcare