Healthcare on a low income

Healthcare on a low income

Healthwatch England’s latest research shows that people on lower incomes find it harder to access NHS services than people who are financially more comfortable. In 2023, they reported that people were increasingly avoiding NHS appointments and prescriptions due to the cost-of-living crisis. Two years on, rising costs, poor service availability, and a lack of support are still common themes in the experiences people share with Healthwatch across …