NHS and social care: Facts and figures for the 2024 general election

As the UK approaches the general election, parties and their manifestos often make grand promises that do not necessarily stack up on closer inspection. Here we collect our work explaining key facts on the state of the NHS and what to look out for when assessing claims on funding, staffing, waiting times and more.

Data story

Published: 11/06/2024

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Each section provides key facts and figures and what to look out for when assessing claims made on:

  • NHS funding
  • NHS staffing
  • General practice
  • Social care
  • Private health care
  • Waiting times
  • Dentistry
  • Medicine shortages

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