Matt Hancock sets out new priorities for future of health services

The Health Secretary outlines the NHS priorities set 18 months ago, emphasizing prevention, people, and technology. With support from the Prime Minister and Chancellor, a new priority, infrastructure, is added. These priorities aim to enhance the entire health and social care system.

What was the main focus of the Health Secretary's early priorities for the NHS?

• To increase funding for new hospitals

• To set priorities for the entire health and social care system

• To reduce the number of healthcare workers

• To privatize the NHS

Which of the following is NOT one of the key priorities mentioned by the Health Secretary?

• People

• Prevention

• Technology

• Privatization

Why is prevention considered a priority in the healthcare system?

• Because it is cheaper than treatment

• Because it is better than cure

• Because it reduces the need for hospitals

• Because it requires less technology

What new priority did the Health Secretary add to the existing list?

• Research

• Infrastructure

• Education

• Funding

Why is infrastructure considered important in the healthcare system?

• Because it increases the number of healthcare workers

• Because it reduces costs

• Because the buildings matter too

• Because it improves patient satisfaction