Robert Jenrick answers questions at daily press conference on Covid-19 from Downing Street

The video discusses the challenges in distributing funding to care homes, emphasizing the need for financial sustainability and infection control. It highlights the role of councils in ensuring funds reach the frontline quickly and concludes with the importance of implementing necessary measures.

What is the main concern regarding the funding for care homes?

• The funds are being returned to the government.

• The funds are not reaching care homes effectively.

• The funds are being used for non-essential items.

• The funds are being misused by care homes.

Why does the speaker suggest care homes should have more autonomy in spending?

• To help them close down more efficiently.

• To allow them to invest in new facilities.

• To address their specific financial challenges.

• To enable them to hire more staff.

How much additional funding has the government allocated to support care homes?

• £800 million

• £2.5 billion

• £600 million

• £1 billion

What is the purpose of the £600 million funding mentioned?

• To fund research in healthcare.

• To build new care homes.

• To support infection control measures.

• To increase staff salaries.

What is emphasized as crucial in the distribution of funds to care homes?

• Ensuring funds are used for marketing.

• Quickly getting funds to the frontline.

• Using funds for staff training.

• Allocating funds for new technology.