Healthcare

In a recent MORI poll, three quarters said that as a matter of principle, free healthcare should be available to all, whatever the cost to the taxpayer.

The majority of Londoners think the capital is an unhealthy place to live, and that things are going to get worse, according to a unique survey produced for the King's Fund.

New Survey Reveals Cancer Is Top Priority

Over two thirds (69%) of the public questioned in a MORI poll sponsored by the Doctor Patient Partnership (DPP) did not know what the term Primary Care Group (PCGs) means. Only 4% knew that the PCGs are a group of local health professionals including GPs, managers and patients that will make decisions about spending on local health services.

Over half of British adults suffer from back pain, according to new research commissioned by Electrolux Floorcare.

MORI interviewed 702 adults aged 18+ across Great Britain. Interviews were conducted by telephone on 23-25 June 1998. Data are weighted to the profile of Great Britain.

New survey emphasises need for better communications and education

MORI carried out two national surveys commissioned by The Royal National Institute for Deaf People, RNID, in April and May 1998, the results of which reveal the low priority the public places on taking action about hearing loss. The polls also uncovered the negative perceptions held about hearing aids.

A recent MORI survey shows that men know more about breast cancer than they do about prostate and testicular cancer.