Winter NHS crisis is 'unprecedented', Prime Minister warned

The transcript discusses the ongoing pressures faced by the NHS during winter, highlighting patient concerns about delayed treatments. It covers the political debate over NHS performance targets, with the opposition questioning changes to the 4-hour patient assessment target. The government acknowledges the pressures but claims to have increased funding, while the opposition and medical establishment argue for more support.

What is the main issue faced by the NHS during winter as highlighted in the first section?

• Poor management

• Insufficient hospital beds

• Lack of medical staff

• Inadequate medical equipment

What is the longstanding NHS target discussed in the second section?

• Seeing patients within 2 hours

• Assessing patients within 4 hours

• Discharging patients within 6 hours

• Admitting patients within 8 hours

How has the performance of the NHS in meeting the 4-hour target changed over the years?

• Declined

• Fluctuated

• Improved significantly

• Remained the same

What is the Prime Minister's stance on the NHS winter pressures?

• They are solely due to lack of funding

• They are exaggerated by the media

• They are inevitable and expected

• They are unexpected and unusual

What do the opposition and medical establishment believe is needed to address NHS winter pressures?

• Increased funding

• Better management

• More medical staff

• Advanced technology