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The state of health care and adult social care in England 2024/25

Published: 24 October 2025 Page last updated: 24 October 2025

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  • The state of health care and adult social care in England 2024/25
  • Foreword
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  • Evidence used in this report
  • Access and quality in health and social care services
    • Primary and community care
    • Adult social care
    • Mental health
    • Secondary care
  • Focus on groups of people of specific concern
  • Local systems
  • Appendix: Ratings charts

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