Is the rise in people waiting for NHS treatments increasing the demand for private health services?

Chart 1: Rise in people paying for private health treatments

It's interesting to see the variety of approaches people take to support their mental health. Not surprisingly the younger adults tended to favour the Wellbeing Apps, however there is still a strong case for in-person therapy for clients, and more modern educational techniques like using Instagram or TikTok.

In-person face-to-face therapy is the third most popular tool for support with Mental Health 

Chart 1: Use of tools and resources to support mental health

With rising demand for NHS services and the impact of C*vid, more people are waiting for longer treatments, including physiotherapy and CBT services. In London its increased by 52%.

For some, it's leading them to reach out to private health providers and we can see the sharp rise in using private health and wellness professionals. See chart 1 This insight might be useful in the context of spreading the word about your essential services and how to reach people in most need!