The National Health Services (NHS) in the United Kingdom provides free universal coverage for all residents. Nevertheless, in 2023, ** percent of the population bought supplemental private insurance, this is mostly due to long waiting times in public care. This is the highest percentage reported since 2008, when a percentage of was reported.
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