"Satisfaction with the NHS has risen for the first time since before the Covid pandemic, with 26% of people saying they were very or quite satisfied in 2025, compared to a record low of 21% in 2024."
"A stark generational divide remains, with older people still most likely to be optimistic about the health service, while only 20% of those under 35 express satisfaction."
"Only 16% of all respondents thought the standard of NHS care would improve in the next five years, compared to 53% who expected it to get worse."
Satisfaction with the NHS has increased for the first time since before the Covid pandemic, with 26% of people satisfied in 2025. However, only 20% of individuals under 35 report satisfaction, contrasting with over 33% of those aged 65 and older. The Health Secretary announced an intensive recovery program for poorly performing NHS trusts. A significant generational divide in perceptions of the NHS persists, with younger individuals expressing more dissatisfaction. Only 16% of respondents believe NHS care will improve in the next five years, while 51% remain dissatisfied.
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