Majority of UK adults note decline in healthcare standards

YuLife report reveals the trends in UK healthcare

Sahar Nazir
clock • 2 min read

The majority (73%) of UK adults believe that healthcare standards have worsened over their lifetime, according to YuLife.

The new report, in collaboration with YouGov, found that over half (55%) felt that these standards have declined significantly, with 59% stating a decline over just the past year. The study also sheds light on the growing number of British adults leaving the workforce due to long-term health issues, coinciding with mounting challenges faced by the NHS, from prolonged waiting lists to healthcare worker strikes. Only 12% of respondents believed that the UK healthcare system prioritises preventative measures. Most individuals (85%) admitted to using healthcare services primarily when...

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