Public Perceptions of the NHS and Social Care Survey

Our regular study of public attitudes regarding the NHS and social care for the Department of Health

Since 2000, Ipsos has conducted a series of surveys about public perceptions of the NHS on behalf of the Department of Health. The data tables and reports available below detail the findings of the Spring 2013 and Winter 2013 waves of the survey. The aim of the survey is to explore public perceptions of the NHS and social care services, and to track how perceptions have changed over time. The survey consists of ‘tracker’ questions which are asked in every wave of the survey, but also allows for the inclusion of questions about new topics as, and when, they arise. For example, questions about reforms to the NHS have been added to the most recent waves of the survey. This flexibility means that the research reflects the most current issues facing the NHS and social care.

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Technical note

Winter 2013 wave: Ipsos interviewed a representative quota sample of 1,016 adults in England aged 16 and over. Face-to-face interviews were conducted in-home between 18th November and 16th December 2013. Data are weighted to the known population profile of England (aged 16 and over).

Spring 2013 wave:

Ipsos interviewed a representative quota sample of 1,005 adults in England aged 16 and over. Face-to-face interviews were conducted in-home between 20th May and 26th June 2013. Data are weighted to the known population profile of England (aged 16 and over).

 

 

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