Public satisfaction with the NHS rises for first time since 2019

Wes Streeting set to hail result as proof of progress, but Britons remain frustrated with long waits for GP hospital care

Public satisfaction with the NHS has risen for the first time since 2019, but people remain deeply frustrated with stubbornly long waits to receive GP, A&E or hospital care.

The proportion of voters in Britain satisfied with the way the NHS runs has increased from the record low of 21% seen last year to 26%. At the same time dissatisfaction with the health service fell 8% – the biggest drop since 1998 – although it remains high at 51%.

Only 22% are satisfied with A&E and dentistry.

GP services and hospital care score better, but only 36% and 37% are satisfied with them.

Just 50% are satisfied with the quality of care the NHS provides and just 16% think it will improve over the next five years.

Satisfaction with social care is just 14%.