UK: Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s opening statement at the press conference on health and the future of social care.

The transcript outlines a plan to help the NHS recover from the pandemic by addressing long-standing issues in health and social care. It highlights the need for increased funding to cover delayed treatments, recruit more nurses, and expand hospital capacity. The plan includes a significant catch-up program to increase patient care by 30% by 2024-2025. It stresses the importance of financial responsibility and avoiding increased borrowing to fund these initiatives.

What is the main goal of the plan being sent out by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care?

How does the plan aim to address the issues caused by the pandemic in the NHS?

What is the significance of the 50,000 extra nurses mentioned in the plan?

What specific measures are mentioned to improve hospital capacity and patient treatment?

What challenges are anticipated regarding waiting lists in the NHS?