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Experts Warn of Deep Health Inequality Devastating the NHS

Health disparities described as 'medieval' are overwhelming Britain's health service

29 June 2025 · 23:53 UTC

Experts have condemned Britain's health inequalities as 'medieval', warning that vast disparities in care and outcomes are placing an unsustainable burden on the National Health Service.

Health leaders are urging immediate government action to address entrenched poverty, poor housing, and lack of access to preventive services, saying failure to act will deepen the crisis and harm millions more.