Six in 10 people unhappy with NHS, poll reveals amid ‘startling collapse’ in public satisfaction with health service
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Public satisfaction with NHS hits 40-year low
- Public satisfaction with the NHS has reached its lowest level since 1983, with 59 per cent of respondents to a recent survey expressing discontent.
- Nearly one in 10 people reported experiencing harm due to NHS treatment or lack of access to care within the last three years.
- The survey highlights declining satisfaction with specific services like A&E, GPs, and dentistry.
- Despite the dissatisfaction, public support for the NHS's core principles remains strong, with many believing it requires more funding and staff.
- Healthcare leaders say the findings are a "wake-up call" for the NHS, emphasising the need for significant improvements.