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Ipsos polling
Public Health Survey

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.
Around two thirds say they are not confident that they would be able to get a GP appointment quickly at a time that suits them
NHS Survey

Around two thirds say they are not confident that they would be able to get a GP appointment quickly at a time that suits them

New polling from Ipsos for ITV News reveals the public are not confident they could access NHS services quickly if they needed to
Ipsos Observer - Food Hygiene and Myths Survey 2024 - Ipsos
Food & Diet Survey

The hidden dangers lurking in our kitchens: myths, misunderstandings and malpractices!

The long bank holiday weekend is fast approaching. Whether you celebrate Easter or not, many of us will be enjoying meals lovingly prepared by friends and family over the coming break. But who are these meals nourishing more? Us, or the scores of potentially harmful bacteria and other hidden nasties in kitchens across the land?
Support for strikes softens, but public still most likely to back nurses, ambulance workers and junior doctors - Ipsos
Strikes Survey

Support for strikes softens, but public still most likely to back nurses, ambulance workers and junior doctors

Half of Britons expect strike action to be more disruptive for country as a whole in 2024, according to polling by Ipsos.
Public Perception of Community Pharmacy 2023 - Ipsos
Public Health Survey

Public Perceptions of Community Pharmacy 2023

The Public Perceptions of Community Pharmacy Survey 2023, conducted by Ipsos on behalf of NHS England (NHSE), explores the public usage and attitudes towards community pharmacy in England as well as their openness to expanding the services on offer from pharmacies.
Ipsos - Coronavirus COVID-19 Polling November 2023
Coronavirus Survey

Public think UK government did a bad job over a good job handling Covid pandemic by a two to one margin

Ipsos polling shows low confidence among the public that Boris Johnson and Downing Street staff followed the Covid rules appropriately during the pandemic.
Understanding Society: The future of public services
Public opinion Publication

Understanding Society: The future of public services

The spotlight of this year's Understanding Society from Ipsos is on the future of public services, a topic that promises to take centre stage in debates leading up to the General Election.
Just six in ten realise dementia is a cause of death, new Ipsos polling for Alzheimer’s Research UK shows - Ipsos
Public Health Survey

Just six in ten realise that dementia is a cause of death, new Ipsos polling for Alzheimer’s Research UK shows

In nationally representative research, carried out over 4 weeks of telephone interviews across the UK, 60% of respondents (without a dementia diagnosis) agree with the statement “dementia is a cause of death”.
Ipsos NHS Health Tracker for The Health Foundation
NHS Survey

Just one in ten members of the public think the government has the right policies in place for the NHS

The public’s top priorities for the NHS are to address the pressure or workload on NHS staff, increase the number of staff, and improve waiting times for routine services, according to a new Ipsos survey for the Health Foundation.
More oppose than support railway strikes on eve of weekend disruption – while support for junior doctors remains strong as fresh strikes are approved by union
Strikes Survey

More oppose than support railway strikes on eve of weekend disruption – while support for junior doctors remains strong as fresh strikes are approved by union

New polling by Ipsos reveals that 53% of Britons support the strikes by junior doctors, while 43% oppose railway strikes
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