report finds poverty links to delayed NHS care, with 30% in most deprived areas relying on emergency treatments.
A report by the King's Fund reveals that poverty hinders access to timely NHS care, with people living in deprived areas more likely to rely on expensive emergency treatments. The study found that 30% of those in the most deprived areas had to visit A&E, call 999, or go to a walk-in centre due to not being able to get a GP appointment. The report suggests that government, economic, and civic society efforts are needed to address poverty and its impact on health.
March 18, 2024
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