Industry reacts: NHS report

Health service struggles

Cameron Roberts
clock • 5 min read

The report, which was launched in July 2024, found that the NHS had significant failings in a number of areas, including preventative healthcare, community support and waiting times.

For a more in-depth look at the areas highlighted by the report, click here for our first look at the findings. The report itself showed that the NHS is in dire straits, with a 10-year plan needed to solve its current crisis. Brett Hill, head of health and protection, Broadstone, said: "The deeply entrenched issues facing the NHS means that the 7.62 million backlog and deteriorating service quality are more than just administrative problems - they are a crisis that is impacting the lives of millions." A struggling health service will hardly come as a surprise, the NHS has made headlin...

To continue reading this article...

Join COVER for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, key trend analysis and industry insights.
  • Stay on top of the latest developments around health and wellbeing, diversity and inclusion and the cost of living crisis.
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletter.
  • Members only access to monthly programme 'The COVER Review'
  • Be the first to hear about our CPD accredited events and awards programmes.

Join now

 

Already a Cover member?

Login

More on PMI

PMI claims satisfaction rises despite consumer fall in trust
PMI

PMI claims satisfaction rises despite consumer fall in trust

Fairer Finance's Trust in PMI Index

Jaskeet Briah
clock 18 May 2026 • 3 min read
Katie Crook-Davies joins Perci Health
PMI

Katie Crook-Davies joins Perci Health

New director of strategic accounts

Cameron Roberts
clock 27 April 2026 • 1 min read
Private healthcare up 7% in Q1 2026: Healthcode
PMI

Private healthcare up 7% in Q1 2026: Healthcode

£1.5bn generated for healthcare providers

Jaskeet Briah
clock 27 April 2026 • 2 min read