NHS must ‘plan, prepare and pull together’ through winter pressures – minister

The transcript outlines the NHS's winter preparedness, acknowledging staff efforts and addressing challenges like increased flu cases and capacity issues. It details measures to manage demand, improve patient safety, and enhance emergency care. The government aims to resolve structural NHS issues with long-term reforms, focusing on prevention and digital transformation. Vaccination campaigns are emphasized to reduce hospital admissions. The plan includes significant investments and reforms in social care, aiming to end the annual winter crisis and improve NHS efficiency.

What is the primary focus of the introduction in the winter preparedness statement?

• Outlining the government's budget

• Explaining the vaccination process

• Acknowledging NHS staff efforts

• Discussing the weather conditions

Which seasonal illness saw a 350% increase compared to the previous year?

• COVID-19

• Norovirus

• RSV

• Flu

What is one of the key issues faced by the NHS during winter, as mentioned in the statement?

• Lack of medical supplies

• Perpetual bed crisis

• Shortage of doctors

• Inadequate funding

What is one of the measures being taken to manage winter pressures in the NHS?

• Increasing patient fees

• Strengthening same day emergency care

• Reducing hospital staff

• Closing smaller hospitals

What is the focus of the national comms campaign launched in the autumn?

• Promoting healthy eating

• Advertising new hospital facilities

• Encouraging people to stay indoors

• Encouraging winter vaccinations

What is one of the long-term goals for the NHS mentioned in the statement?

• Reducing the number of hospitals

• Building a future-ready health service

• Decreasing the number of medical staff

• Increasing patient waiting times

What is the government's plan for the NHS by the end of their first year in office?

• Deliver an extra 2 million operations, scans, and appointments

• Reduce the number of operations

• Increase patient fees

• Cut funding for health services