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NHS at 75: The share of England with the highest and lowest life expectancy as numbers reveals the health zip code lottery

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NHS at 75: The share of England with the highest and lowest life expectancy as numbers reveals the health zip code lottery

On July 5, 1948, British Health Secretary Aneurin Bevan officially started the NHS, then a unique experiment to provide free universal healthcare upon use. Seventy-five years of that ambition has largely remained, enshrined in the 2011 NHS Constitution’s guiding principles and public pledges. But the reality is different, with data revealing access to healthcare is … Read more

Medical conditions with the highest PIP approval rates

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Medical conditions with the highest PIP approval rates

Many Britons with long-term health problems and disabilities seek additional money from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). It is estimated that around 30,000 claims for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) are approved monthly – double the number recorded in 2021. The DWP pays up to £172 a week in PIP benefits to around three … Read more