How much is long-term sickness costing the UK economy?

The UK’s level of economic inactivity due to sickness could reach 4.3m by the end of this parliament, with an “unthinkable human and economic cost”, a health report has warned.

A cross-party commission on health and prosperity, led by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), has published its findings on the future of Britain’s health policy.

Experts including Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham and former Tory health minister Lord James Bethell found the UK’s health crisis is linked to our faltering economy.

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[grantm]

This is what happens when people aren't treated quickly, and aren't supported during their recovery. A minor ailment becomes a serious condition which effectively becomes a disability.

[bulletconmc]

Government should sort itself out before asking us anything

[robinnorth]

I've been awaiting surgery for 18 months, I'd be back at work otherwise. Not my fault. Then apparently I need to wait for another 18 months for my next surgery. That's 3 yrs wasted waiting for the NHS.

[Stuboy]

Pay chicken 💩xwages expecting chicken soup 😊

[Shay]

I have three illnesses medication induced which has left me partially blind. Me induced cataract and three unnecessary eye operations, explain that?

[gregmarshall]

How much is woke ideologies costing the uk that would be a far better question and definitely worth investigating

[Cedawood]

Their advice will go old skool.... 'an apple a day keeps the Dr away'...I wouldn't put it pass them

[justinf]

This is what happens when people don't look after themselves. Obesity has been normalised, in fact given the number of plus size women in TV adverts, I'd say it's actively promoted. If everyone ate a balanced diet, and exercised 3-5 times per week (cardio / strength), it would be a very different story.

[Alex-ngwx]

People need to take their health onto their own hands

[fumanchu]

That’s why we need the migrants. Doing jobs the Brits swerve. Everyone should be grateful.