Government Delivery Index - Improving Public Services — NHS
18 November 2009
Q Thinking about the NHS over the next few years do you expect it to ...?

Opinion of Professions — Index to Trend Data
5 October 2009
The following questions relate to trust and satisfaction in professions, particularly doctors. Most of these surveys were sponsored by the British Medical Association.

NHS is as important as economy in determining public vote
11 August 2009
Newly released data from a June survey for the public sector trade union UNISON shows that the NHS remains a key election issue, despite the recession. Ninety-six per cent of the public say the NHS will be an important factor in deciding how they vote at the next general election. This compares to the economy (important for 93%), crime (92%), public services (85%), schools (85%) and Britain’s relationship with Europe (70%).

Crime tops latest Issues Index
26 August 2008
Crime has risen to the top of Ipsos MORI's Issues Index in August 2008, with almost half of British adults saying it is one of the most important issues facing Britain (47%). This is an increase of eight percentage points since July.

Ipsos MORI survey of NHS Governors for Monitor
10 June 2008
A survey by Ipsos MORI for Monitor finds that NHS Foundation Trust Governors generally feel able to exercise their statutory powers, represent their local areas, and hold the trust executive to account, but that there is room for improvement to make Governors feel more involved and engaged.

Cleanliness and Staff Attitudes Crucial for Patient Privacy and Dignity
13 May 2008
A recent Ipsos MORI survey conducted on behalf of the Department of Health (DH) shows that cleanliness and staff attitudes are the most important factors for patients to feel they are treated with dignity and respect in hospitals.

National Patient Choice Survey, Wave 10
8 April 2008
Since the beginning of 2006, patients have been entitled to a choice of four or more hospitals when referred by their GP. From April 2008, this is extending to free choice, whereby patients will be able to choose where they are treated from any hospital that meets NHS standards. The Department of Health commissioned Ipsos MORI to undertake a regular postal survey assessing the implementation of this policy.

Ipsos MORI Delivery Index Budget Briefing
11 March 2008
Alistair Darling delivers his first Budget as Chancellor this week having faced a number of difficulties since entering 11 Downing Street last summer, such as an economic slowdown and criticism of his handling of Northern Rock.

Prescription Costs A Barrier To Healthcare
27 February 2008
New Ipsos MORI research for the Citizens Advice Bureaux suggests that around 800,000 people in England are not collecting their prescriptions or getting them dispensed because of the cost involved.

Access To NHS Dentists
21 February 2008
Ipsos MORI research among adults in England and Wales reveals that a third had not been to a dentist since April 2006.