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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

Connected Health Survey

Ipsos finds doctors remain wary over patient use of health data, but are excited about AI in diagnosis

More than two in three of the physicians Ipsos surveyed globally are excited about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the future of healthcare, according to the 2023 Ipsos Digital Doctor global survey.

29.03.23

NHS Survey

Only a third of the public think the NHS is providing a good service nationally, yet support for the founding principles remains strong

The public think that the standard of care of the NHS and social care have got worse over the past 12 months, and only a third of the public think the NHS is providing a good service nationally, according to a new Ipsos survey for The Health Foundation.

23.02.23

Public Health Survey

Support for nurses’ strikes lower than last month’s but blame placed mainly with the Government

The latest Ipsos poll reveals that only 3 in 10 (30%) oppose the planned nurses' strikes.

18.01.23

Healthcare Publication

What does the NHS Maternity Survey 2022 tell us about maternity services since the pandemic?

Anita Jeffreson looks at results from the NHS Maternity Survey 2022, run by Ipsos on behalf of the Care Quality Commission, to see what the data tells us about experiences of maternity services.

11.01.23

Pharmaceutical Survey

Public Perceptions of Community Pharmacy

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

29.12.22

Social Care Survey

More than 8 in 10 say that shortages of social care workers is a problem for society in the UK

The survey, commissioned by Community Integrated Care show 9 in 10 think social care is important

20.12.22

an illustration of the countries health on a downward spiral

Public Health Publication

Poverty, poor health, and the NHS: Stopping the spiral

Ipsos research shows that Britons believe increases to the cost of living pose a risk to the nation’s health. But what does the crisis mean for the NHS and the service it can provide – particularly to those feeling the effects of increased poverty – and how can we stop a downward spiral?

15.12.22