Boris Johnson being interviewed on hospital visit

Boris Johnson being interviewed on hospital visit

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The transcript discusses a visit to Pilgrim Hospital in Boston, highlighting a £21 million investment in A&E as part of a national NHS program. This is part of a broader £1.8 billion funding initiative, aimed at upgrading 20 hospitals across the UK. The investment is intended to improve patient flow and reduce waiting times. Despite this, the Health Foundation views it as insufficient. The speaker emphasizes the importance of a strong economy to sustain NHS funding in the long term.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the investment in Pilgrim Hospital?

Improving hospital food services

Upgrading the A&E department

Hiring more staff

Building a new hospital wing

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much new money is being invested in the NHS according to the speaker?

£21 million

£34 billion

£1.8 billion

£75 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the intended outcome of the new NHS investment?

Increase hospital staff salaries

Reduce waiting times for GP and A&E

Expand hospital parking facilities

Build new hospitals

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's role in relation to the NHS funding?

To ensure efficient use of funds

To manage hospital construction

To recruit new doctors

To oversee medical research

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the speaker believe a strong economy is vital for the NHS?

To improve medical research

To increase the number of hospitals

To ensure long-term funding for the NHS

To attract more international patients