Survey Finds NHS Patients' Health Worsening

A recent Care Quality Commission survey revealed that 43% of NHS patients in England experienced a deterioration in their health while waiting for hospital admission, up from 41% the previous year. The survey, which included over 63,500 respondents, highlighted alarming levels of dissatisfaction with the NHS, with long waiting lists significantly impacting patient care. Additionally, 42% of patients indicated they wished they had been admitted sooner, a rise from 39% a year earlier. Health Secretary Wes Streeting described the NHS as 'broken' and called for an independent investigation as waiting lists soar to 7.6 million. The findings also showed that only 70% of patients received adequate help with personal care, further emphasizing the strain on medical services. These results reflect a concerning trend in patient experiences that has worsened since the onset of the pandemic.