Around 80% of Britons worried about healthcare costs

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Almost 80% of Britons are worried about the cost of healthcare and many are postponing or cancelling treatment as a result, according to new research.

It also reveals that two thirds of the population have cancelled or postponed treatment due to cost and nearly one in three have delayed healthcare for at least six months because they could not afford it. With cuts to NHS care anticipated following the government's spending review, concern over the cost of healthcare is likely to increase further. The research illustrates the true depth of concern many now have because of the costs associated with accessing healthcare treatment, coupled with widespread confusion as to what they will need to pay. Health insurance provider Health365...

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