An additional 2.5 million people in England will be living with major illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, dementia and depression by 2040, according to a new report.The study from the Health Foundation found that 9.1 million people in England will have a major illness - an increase of 37% compared with 2019.

An additional 2.5 million people in England will be living with major illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, dementia and depression by 2040, according to a new report.The study from the Health Foundation found that 9.1 million people in England will have a major illness - an increase of 37% compared with 2019.