Javid defends Government funding boost for GP practices

The video discusses a support package for GPs, aiming to increase appointments and patient choice. It includes financial support and shifting some GP workload to pharmacies. Consultation with GPs and representative bodies has been conducted. Efforts to increase GP numbers through medical school intake are highlighted. The pandemic's impact on healthcare is addressed, with government funding and support measures. Current COVID-19 measures and future plans are also discussed.

What is one of the main goals of the support package for GPs?

• To eliminate the role of pharmacies

• To provide more appointments and choices for patients

• To increase patient wait times

• To reduce the number of GPs

How does the support package aim to help with the rising cost of locums?

• By eliminating locum positions

• By providing financial support to cover costs

• By increasing locum working hours

• By reducing the number of locums

What has the government done to address the need for more GPs?

• Decreased funding for medical education

• Closed several medical schools

• Increased the number of medical school places

• Reduced medical school admissions

What is the government's approach to handling the pandemic in medical settings?

• Removing all social distancing rules

• Ignoring expert advice

• Maintaining infection control measures

• Relaxing all measures immediately

What additional support is provided to areas with enduring COVID transmission?

• Extra funding and testing

• No additional support

• Complete lockdown

• Removal of all restrictions