Access to Healthcare

Action Area

Access to Healthcare

Access to Healthcare means people can find, reach, afford and use safe, respectful care when they need it. It covers GP and dental care, mental health, pharmacies, hospitals, prevention and support between visits.
Issues that impact access to healthcare include: cost, lengthy wait times, transport, isolation, language and digital barriers, low trust, confusing information, disability access, opening hours that do not fit, and cultural insensitivity or discrimination. The digital divide can offer both barriers and solutions to quality healthcare.