NHS Quiz: How Well Do You Know Britain's Health Service?

2. What is the NHS's target maximum waiting time for a first outpatient appointment after GP referral?

• A 8 weeks
• B 12 weeks
• C 18 weeks
• D 26 weeks

3. Which colour is used on official NHS branding and signage?

• A Royal blue
• B Dark green
• C NHS blue (Pantone 300)
• D Teal

4. Approximately how many people does the NHS employ in England, making it one of the world's largest employers?

• A 800,000
• B 1.1 million
• C 1.5 million
• D 2 million

5. What does A&E stand for in NHS terminology?

• A Admission and Evaluation
• B Accident and Emergency
• C Acute and Extended
• D Assessment and Examination

6. Which NHS body is responsible for overseeing quality of care and safety of health services in England?

• A NHS England
• B NICE
• C Care Quality Commission
• D Public Health England

7. What is the standard charge for an NHS prescription in England as of 2024?

• A £7.65
• B £9.90
• C £11.20
• D £8.60

8. What does NICE stand for?

• A National Institute for Clinical Excellence
• B National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
• C NHS Institute for Care and Evaluation
• D National Integrated Care Entity

9. Which condition is the leading cause of death in the UK?

• A Stroke
• B Cancer
• C Dementia and Alzheimer's disease
• D Heart disease

10. How long is the NHS target response time for a Category 1 (life-threatening) ambulance call?

• A 7 minutes on average
• B 8 minutes on average
• C 10 minutes on average
• D 15 minutes on average

11. What percentage of the UK population is registered with an NHS GP?

• A Around 75%
• B Around 85%
• C Around 95%
• D Close to 100%

12. Which part of the UK does NOT have free prescriptions for all residents?

• A Scotland
• B Wales
• C Northern Ireland
• D England