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Healthwatch Englands report reveals a surge in private healthcare usage due to lengthy NHS waiting times, creating a two-tier system. Polls show a 7% increase in out-of-pocket patients, with 39% citing long waits as the primary reason. Higher earners are more likely to opt for private care. Andrew Howe, a 67-year-old photographer, faces uncertainty after being referred to a neurologist last August. Healthwatch England warns of low trust in NHS services, with waiting lists at 7.25 million. Despite record appointments and scans, NHS England is urged to act faster and communicate better to ensure fairness for all.

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