UK Public Satisfaction with NHS Rises 5 Points, First Increase Since 2019

Public satisfaction with the NHS increased from 21% to 26% according to the latest British Social Attitudes Survey, marking the first rise since 2019. This improvement coincides with reported progress in reducing waiting times and backlogs, offering a politically significant boost to Labour leader Keir Starmer. Moving forward, ongoing dissatisfaction with GP, A&E, and social care services indicates that further improvements are needed to maintain and build on this positive trend.