Javid sets out plans to tackle NHS backlog of care

The transcript discusses the impact of COVID-19 on NHS waiting lists and the introduction of a recovery plan backed by significant investment. It highlights the need for increased staffing and a long-term workforce plan. The NHS aims to increase activity by 30% by 2025, with new diagnostic centers and surgical hubs. Challenges remain in meeting targets due to practical constraints.

What was one of the main reasons for the increase in NHS waiting lists during the COVID pandemic?

• A shortage of medical supplies

• Many people avoided visiting the NHS

• A decrease in healthcare funding

• An increase in elective procedures

What is the NHS doing to address the staffing issue?

• Decreasing investment in technology

• Closing community diagnostic centers

• Reducing the number of elective procedures

• Increasing the number of nurses and doctors

By what percentage does the NHS plan to increase its activity by 2025 compared to pre-pandemic levels?

• 30%

• 20%

• 40%

• 10%

What is one of the challenges the NHS faces in meeting its targets?

• Lack of government support

• Insufficient technology and personnel

• Too many community diagnostic centers

• Excessive funding

What is the NHS's approach to setting targets for procedures?

• Setting targets for every type of procedure

• Setting ambitious but achievable targets

• Avoiding any targets to maintain flexibility

• Focusing only on cancer diagnosis targets