Healthcare

Conducted monthly in 30 countries among around 20,000 adults for over a decade, the Ipsos What Worries the World study offers an exceptional snapshot of world opinion on pressing global issues.

The research, conducted by Ipsos for the Health Foundation, finds that the public sees significant potential benefits from AI in health but prioritises accuracy and oversight over faster adoption.

New survey findings from Cancer Research UK, based on research conducted by Ipsos, reveal that more than four in 10 UK adults report being sunburnt, while many remain uncertain about recommended sun protection behaviours and UV exposure.

Support is strongest for measures focused on healthy environments and food labelling, while some pricing and promotional restrictions attract lower levels of support.

Latest polling from the Health Foundation and Ipsos finds that public perceptions of NHS performance have become less negative over the past six months, while views on social care remain overwhelmingly pessimistic. The findings also reveal limited public understanding of how social care operates, alongside growing support for a larger role for the state in funding and providing care.

Patients are reporting better experiences, according to the GP Patient Survey, so why is public confidence not reflecting this?

More people oppose than support ending the care worker visa route.

Join us to celebrate 20 years of the GP Patient Survey

On 15 July 2026, Ipsos hosted a webinar discussing the recently published 2026 GP Patient Survey results (GPPS).