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2 in 3 Britons support legalisation of assisted dying in principle as legislation returns to Parliament, but conditions make a difference

New polling data from Ipsos in the UK, conducted 28–31 August 2026 among British adults aged 16-75, in partnership with the Press Association, reveals sustained public backing for assisted dying as MP Lauren Edwards re-introduces identical legislation to Parliament ahead of its second reading on 11 September 2026. However the exact circumstances can make a difference to that support.

07.09.26

Public Health Publication

Experiences of remote appointments: What does 2020 GP Patient Survey data tell us?

Gabriele Zatterin looks at data from the 2020 GP Patient Survey (GPPS) to see what the survey tells us about patients' experiences of remote appointments.

17.02.21

Coronavirus Survey

Global attitudes : COVID-19 vaccines

COVID-19 vaccination intent has risen in the past few weeks. A new Ipsos-World Economic Forum global survey highlights the increasing demand for COVID-19 vaccines and diverging views on whether vaccination should be mandatory.

09.02.21

Coronavirus Survey

Almost half of Britons want teachers and nursery workers to be vaccinated next

Teachers, police officers and other emergency services are seen as most deserving of the next round of COVID-19 vaccines

29.01.21

Coronavirus Survey

Latest findings from REACT COVID-19 study published

The latest REACT study provides a snapshot of the levels of infection in the general population between 6 and 22 January. The findings show infections in England have flattened but are at the highest level recorded by a REACT study, with the indication of a decline at the end of the reporting period.

28.01.21

Attitudes to Covid-19 | Coronavirus | Ipsos | WEF | Davos

Coronavirus Survey

Attitudes to COVID-19 vaccines

The global rollout of COVID-19 vaccines will be the largest, fastest and most challenging vaccination program in history. This could bring many problems. Some we will anticipate; some we won’t. One glaring problem that is quickly emerging is a major mismatch between vaccine supply and demand.

25.01.21

Public Health Survey

Latest findings from REACT COVID-19 study published

Over 142,900 volunteers were tested in England between 6 and 15 of January to examine the levels of infection in the general population. The findings show infections in England have plateaued at the highest level recorded by a REACT study, with suggestions of a potential uptick. The report does not yet reflect the impact of national lockdown.

20.01.21

Coronavirus Survey

Two-thirds of Britons believe there is a link between obesity and severe symptoms of COVID-19, but few see it as a motivation to lose weight

Britons are among those most likely globally to say there is a link between obesity and more severe COVID-19 symptoms however, few say it is their key motivation to lose weight.

19.01.21