The Rise of Private Healthcare: Is the NHS at Risk?

Welcome to The Chemist Couple podcast! The National Health Service (NHS) has been the backbone of UK healthcare since 1948, but is it on the brink of collapse? 📉 With rising demand, financial strain, and increasing wait times, we explore whether our generation could be the last to access free healthcare at the point of need. From funding breakdowns to private healthcare costs, we dive deep into what’s really happening with the NHS and what we can do to save it.

 

⏱️ Timestamps:

 

*00:00 - Why discuss the NHS healthcare model?

*02:17 - How is the NHS funded and how are these funds allocated?

*04:02 - The difficulty in using the NHS properly

*06:41 - Are more people using A&E now?

*07:28 - How much do NHS services cost the taxpayer?

*11:10 - Why are waiting times high in the NHS?

*17:08 - Private healthcare cost examples | Pregnancy | Doctor reviews | Medication | Investigations

*22:28 - Correct use of NHS examples

*24:48 - Incorrect use of NHS examples

*33:12 - How to select the correct NHS service | Utilise your pharmacist

*37:49 - Utilising preventative health will save the NHS

*41:57 - What conditions cause people to be ‘economically inactive’?

*44:39 - How the NHS could look in the future

*46:44 - Final thoughts

 

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📚 Studies & Data Referenced in This Episode:

 

* Office for National Statistics: Rising ill health and economic inactivity in the UK (2019-2023) – Read Here

* NHS England: Making the case for a personalised approach – Read Here

* The King’s Fund: Key facts & figures on NHS spending – Read Here

* NHS Confederation: Autumn Budget 2024 – What You Need to Know – Read Here

* NHS Data Report on Healthcare Spending & Service Demand – Read Here

⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not replace advice from a healthcare professional. If you have any questions, reach out to us. Thanks for watching!