Public Health

Interim results from the seventh report of one of the country’s largest studies into COVID-19 infections in England have been published today by Imperial College London and Ipsos showing a reduction in prevalence nationwide.

Our new poll shows the announcements about the COVID-19 vaccine trials have lifted the nation’s spirits, particularly amongst the youngest age groups, but some concerns remain.

While half believe this second lockdown in England will be effective in reducing the coronavirus spread, 41% believe it will be ineffective.

Polling to be released today by Ipsos as part of Evidence Week in Parliament, an annual event that brings together researchers, constituents, and MPs to discuss evidence, asked UK adults how much they believe government ministers, their local MP, and their local council are using evidence in the response to COVID-19.

New polling from Ipsos for BBC Scotland shows that ratings of how well Boris Johnson has handled the coronavirus pandemic have fallen since May. While ratings of Nicola Sturgeon have also fallen a little, public ratings of how she has handled the pandemic remain far higher.

New polling from Ipsos for BBC Scotland finds strong public support for a range of tough measures to control the spread of coronavirus. However, there is also support for relaxing restrictions around Christmas time.

Results from the survey conducted for the Care Quality Commission of adult inpatient experience during the COVID-19 pandemic have been published.

The full results from the sixth report of one of the country’s largest studies into COVID-19 infections in England have been published today by Imperial College London and Ipsos. It follows the publication of the interim findings at the end of October.

Government in the pandemic and beyond. This year's State of the State finds government and public services across the UK leading radical, exhaustive and dynamic responses to the coronavirus pandemic.