Ed Miliband Answering Question On NHS

The video discusses the need for investment in the NHS to drive change, emphasizing the importance of community services alongside hospital services. It highlights current issues in A&E due to limited GP access and inadequate elderly care, proposing cost-effective solutions like home care to prevent hospital admissions. The speaker advocates for a transformation of the NHS into a combined health and social care service to better serve the community and reduce costs.

Why is it important to invest in the NHS according to the speaker?

• To increase the number of private healthcare providers

• To reduce the number of hospitals

• To maintain the current state of the NHS

• To drive changes and improvements in the NHS

What is one of the main reasons for problems in emergency departments?

• Shortage of medical equipment

• Inability to access GPs

• High cost of medical treatments

• Lack of hospital beds

How does the speaker suggest improving the situation for elderly people?

• Reducing the number of GPs

• Building more hospitals

• Providing more home care support

• Increasing taxes

What is the proposed benefit of hiring more home care workers?

• To increase hospital admissions

• To increase the cost of healthcare

• To keep elderly people in their homes

• To reduce the number of doctors

What transformation does the speaker envision for the NHS?

• Privatization of all services

• A combined health and social care service

• Elimination of community services

• A focus solely on hospital services