UK: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visits Doctors surgery in Darlington.

The transcript discusses the significant investments made in the NHS and social care over recent years, highlighting efforts to improve the healthcare system. It emphasizes the importance of training new GPs and healthcare professionals to meet future demands. Additionally, it addresses the impact of social care on reducing hospital wait times by enabling patients to return to their communities, thus alleviating pressure on hospitals.

What has been the trend in healthcare investment in recent years?

• There has been a decrease in investment.

• Investment has remained the same.

• There has been record investment.

• Investment has been diverted to other sectors.

What is one of the key efforts to improve the healthcare system?

• Reducing the number of hospitals.

• Increasing the number of healthcare professionals.

• Cutting down on healthcare technology.

• Limiting patient access to services.

Why is training new GPs important for the future?

• To increase healthcare costs.

• To ensure there are enough doctors and nurses.

• To reduce the number of hospitals.

• To limit patient access to services.

What is one reason for long waiting times in hospitals?

• Lack of hospital beds.

• Insufficient medical equipment.

• Patients staying in hospitals unnecessarily.

• Too many doctors and nurses.

How does social care help reduce hospital waiting times?

• By reducing the number of doctors.

• By helping patients return to their communities.

• By keeping patients in hospitals longer.

• By increasing the number of hospital beds.