Public Health

The September Economist/Ipsos issues index shows that almost seven in ten (68%) are concerned about the economy, an increase of nine percentage points since September, and the highest level since the coalition came to power in May last year

Concern about unemployment rises to the highest level in over two years

Concern about individual behaviour/morality also increases in the aftermath of the riots in England

Following the riots in England, concern about crime and anti-social behaviour increases to highest level in two years.

A snapshot of GPs in England shows that while many are involved in commissioning decisions to some extent, only a quarter think that their consortium will be ready to take on full commissioning responsibility by April 2013

Concern about Britain's ageing population - including social care and pensions - increases this month, although still far behind other domestic issues

Economy remains the number one issue, with concern about unemployment, inflation and prices creeping up

Ipsos research for the AMRC has found that 97% of the public believe it is important the NHS should support research into new treatments.

Ipsos conducted a survey for NHS East of England exploring attitudes to talking about death and dying.

In a month in which the spotlight has been fixed on the reform of the health service, the Economist/Ipsos Issues Index shows that a quarter of the public (26%) think that the NHS is one of the most important issues facing Britain. This is an increase of six percentage points since April, and the highest level of concern since January 2008.