UK hit by ambulance strikes and secondary school teacher walkouts

The transcript highlights the financial challenges faced by workers due to inflation, which has led to difficulties in recruiting and retaining staff in the ambulance service. It discusses the low morale among staff and the broader issues within the NHS system, emphasizing the urgent need for reform.

What was the percentage increase in pay for most ambulance service staff compared to the inflation rate?

• 4.5% increase, 11% inflation

• 5% increase, 10% inflation

• 3% increase, 12% inflation

• 6% increase, 9% inflation

What is one of the main reasons for the difficulty in recruiting and retaining staff in the ambulance service?

• Long working hours

• Insufficient pay rise

• High cost of living

• Lack of training opportunities

Which aspect of the ambulance service is NOT mentioned as struggling?

• Staff morale

• Staff retention

• Pay conditions

• Equipment quality

How long has the speaker been in their job, according to the transcript?

• 40 years

• 20 years

• 34 years

• 15 years

What is the speaker's view on the current state of the NHS system?

• It is improving

• It is stable

• It is thriving

• It is broken