postcode lottery
Location determines outcome
A postcode lottery is a situation where access to public services—especially healthcare—varies dramatically depending on where you live.
The term is primarily British, referring to inconsistent provision across different postal code areas: Whether you get the new cancer drug depends on the postcode lottery.
The phrase implies unfairness: geography shouldn't determine quality of care.
- healthcareOrganized provision of treatment
- accessRight to enter
- inequalityUnequal distribution of resources
- lucky drawRandom prize selection
- NHSUK state healthcare
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postcode lotteryequal access
Uniform right to participate
uniform standards · level playing field · national standards · meritocracy · means testing
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