A Guardian podcast released on 14 October 2026 has revisited an archived article from 2023 concerning public sentiment towards the NHS. The original piece, written by Gavin Francis, highlighted that voters were reportedly unhappier with the NHS than they had been in 30 years.
The 2023 article also suggested that even those at the top acknowledged the NHS was unable to meet current demands, but maintained it was not unsalvageable, requiring serious political commitment to funding.