A day in the life of a ‘failing’ NHS: ‘Fix poverty, fix health’
This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.
Have you ever + PAST PARTICIPLE?
To deal with (something/ someone)
To pick (something/ someone) up
How long is a piece of string?
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
1. What does Paul’s day look like?
2. What does Vicky say about her job?
3. What do we see in Paul’s Gateshead tour?
4. Do you remember any of Paul’s individual patients?
5. What are some of the problems that are mentioned in the video?
6. How do you think Paul views his job?
7. Do you agree with Paul that if you fix poverty you can fix health?
8. Why did Paul talk about a ‘food desert’?
9. Do you think that the place where you are born can determine your health outcomes?
10. Would you like to work in the NHS?
11. Would you like to work less hours, even if it meant taking a pay cut?
12. Would you like to give your life to your job like Paul does?
13. Do you think AI will be able to help Paul and Vicky?
14. Should you be charged if you miss your appointment?
15. Should smoking be banned?