Satisfaction with the NHS has fallen to its lowest level in 40 years, according to Britain’s longest-running survey of public attitudes.
Just 24 per cent of respondents in England, Scotland and Wales said they were satisfied with the health service in 2023, a drop of 5 percentage points from the previous year, according to the closely watched British Social Attitudes survey.
This is the lowest level recorded since the annual survey began in 1983 and represents a fall of 29 points since the start of the decade. The results, based on a sample of 3,374 people across England, Scotland and Wales, reflect the impact of strike action on the NHS as it has grappled with record waiting lists for non-urgent treatment.