NHS Chief Exec outlines major challenges facing the service at Confed Expo

The video discusses the progress and challenges in healthcare since 1990, focusing on issues like obesity, mental health, and the impact of COVID-19. It highlights the NHS's efforts in providing integrated care, addressing preventable illnesses, and expanding mental health services. The post-pandemic climate presents new challenges, including rising living costs and healthcare access. The NHS faces internal challenges related to access, quality, and financial sustainability. Emergency services are under pressure, and strategies are being developed to improve response times and care delivery.

What year was the NHS White Paper, which focused on integrated care and preventing ill health, published?

• 2010

• 1980

• 1990

• 2000

Which organization estimates that over a third of the population will be obese by 2040?

• World Health Organization

• NHS

• Cancer Research UK

• Public Health England

What new services has the NHS fast-tracked to address mental health needs?

• Additional emergency rooms

• Increased hospital beds

• Mental health teams in schools

• More general practitioners

What is one of the new challenges the NHS is facing post-pandemic?

• Reduced funding

• Long COVID

• Lower patient satisfaction

• Decreased demand for services

Which factor is NOT mentioned as affecting health in the post-pandemic climate?

• Cold homes

• Debt

• Financial insecurity

• Increased leisure time

What was the busiest month ever for ambulance services in terms of calls?

• January

• April

• July

• October

What strategy is the NHS working on to address urgent and emergency care?

• Closing rural clinics

• Urgent and emergency care strategy

• Increasing patient fees

• Reducing hospital staff