Fears of two-tier health system as more turn to private care, says watchdog

Posted: 18th March 2026

Source: Fears of two-tier health system as more turn to private health, says watchdog – BBC News

A two-tier health system is emerging with people increasingly paying for tests and treatments on the private sector to beat NHS waits, a patient watchdog is warning.

Healthwatch England said feedback from patients combined with polling suggested use of the private sector is on the rise, with long NHS waits said to be a key factor.

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