NHS statement from Stephen Barclay MP, Health Secretary

The video discusses the challenges faced in social care over the past 12 years, highlighting the delayed funding and its impact on patients, especially during the pandemic. It emphasizes the increased demand on healthcare services, with a significant rise in patients waiting for operations. The video outlines the government's response, including record funding and efforts to reduce backlogs through enhanced services like diagnostic centers and surgical hubs. It also stresses the importance of integrating social care with NHS services to improve patient discharge processes.

What is the significance of the number 410,000 in the context of the text?

In what ways is social care being integrated with NHS services?