NHS statement from Stephen Barclay MP, Health Secretary

The video discusses the current state of the NHS, highlighting the increase in staffing and funding, with over 34,000 more staff and additional resources for social care. Despite these efforts, challenges such as high vacancies and staff leaving persist, exacerbating issues like ambulance delays. The focus is on reducing backlogs through diagnostic and surgical hubs, while addressing social care needs to alleviate hospital discharge delays. The government prioritizes funding for operations over immediate pay increases for healthcare staff.

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