They are, she says, the A, B, C and D of the NHS - ambulance, backlogs, care, and doctors and dentists.
It is easy to understand why she highlights these areas - they are critical to the immediate future of both the health service and patients in England (health is devolved so she only has responsibility for this nation).
The delays being seen in responding to 999 calls are, quite simply, putting lives at risk. BBC News
See also:
- Angry health unions accuse Coffey of being 'out of touch' and on a 'collision course' with medics The Daily Mail
- Therese Coffey promises to 'deliver for patients': New Health Secretary unveils 'ABCD' of priorities The Daily Mail
- Therese Coffey claims she WON'T seek to change abortion laws The Daily Mail
- Therese Coffey rules out GP visit fees and promises to 'stand up for patients' on access GPonline
- Thérèse Coffey considers paying care homes in England to free hospital beds The Guardian
- ‘Disappointment’ over nursing omission in new health secretary’s priorities Nursing Times
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