General Article Longer lives and bigger challenges: UK healthcare trends for 2025

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In 2024, healthcare systems in the UK and worldwide faced the perfect storm of ageing, demand, and burnout. As we enter 2025, these trends are likely to persist.

Demographic shifts significantly impact healthcare delivery as life expectancy rises – reaching 79.4 years for men and 83.2 years for women in 2022. This increased longevity correlates with a growing population managing chronic health conditions, including diabetes, asthma, and cardiovascular diseases.

The healthcare landscape is fur...

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