Do you think Rishi is handling the NHS crisis well? Have your say

Our Prime Minister admits wait times are too long and promises more hospital beds plus funding for social care - but is that enough?

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has admitted NHS waiting times are too long. (

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As a surge in winter illnesses continues to hit the NHS, our Prime Minister has outlined his plans to bring the service back from the brink.

Rishi Sunak admitted NHS waiting times were too long and urged hospitals not to cancel elective surgeries amid heavy pressure on A&E services.

Despite reports of unnecessary deaths due to long ambulance response times and difficulties transferring patients to hospital, he offered no specific timeline for improvement.

Elsewhere in his New Year speech, the Prime Minister promised more hospital beds as well as funding for social care - but is that enough?

Acknowledging the pressure on the NHS, he said: "I know there are challenges in A&E. People are understandably anxious when they see ambulances queuing outside hospitals.

With the current situation showing little signs of improving in the near future, we ask you:

How well do you think Rishi is handling the NHS crisis?

Doctors have said problems accessing emergency and emergency services could cause up to 500 preventable deaths each week. (

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