In just nine weeks, Lord Darzi’s fast study was finished, outlining the issues facing the NHS and providing the government with ideas for a ten-year plan to improve the health system.
More years are being spent unwell, indicating a decline in the country’s health. Throughout the previous 15 years, low income, unstable job, and subpar housing have all been contributing issues. “A rising demand for healthcare from a society in distress” is the outcome that the “NHS has faced.”
- There has been a “surge” in a number of chronic illnesses, such as an increase in children’s and adolescents’ poor mental health.
- Both childhood vaccination rates and adult participation in programs like breast cancer screening have declined.
- • All waiting times, including those for surgery, cancer treatment, A&E, and mental health treatments, are falling short of targets. “Long waits have become normalised” and “A&E is in an awful state”.
- It’s difficult for people to see their GP. “GPs are seeing more patients than ever before, but with the number of fully qualified GPs relative to the population falling, waiting times are rising, and patient satisfaction is at its lowest ever level.”
