Dawn Prescott, Head of Healthcare Proposition, commented on the need for the health sector to meet the needs of a diverse population.
Dawn said:
“To ensure the health sector meets the needs of a diverse population, both affordability and awareness must improve.”
Lower income households and those in more socioeconomically deprived areas often face the greatest obstacles to accessing private healthcare, despite frequently having the most urgent need for timely support.
Expanding employer funded healthcare options, offering more flexible and modular cover, and clearly communicating how private healthcare complements the NHS will be crucial in making access more inclusive and achievable in the years ahead.”
You can read the full article in Health and Protection here - healthcareandprotection.com/tailoring-products-for-diverse-needs-and-being-braver-key-to-closing-health-and-protection-gaps-analysis