This statistic displays the share of experiences individuals have had with general practitioners and the national health service (NHS) in the United Kingdom (UK), according to a survey conducted in 2015. Of respondents 85 percent have concerns that the NHS will not be able to meet the population's healthcare needs in the future.
Share of experiences with GPs and the NHS in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2015
Characteristic
Share of respondents
I sometimes find it difficult to get a GP appointment at a time that suits me
58%
I hvae sometimes had to wait longer than I would have liked to get treatment through a referral via the NHS
55%
I don't always understand what treatment options are available to me through the NHS
64%
I don't always understand why some NHS healthcare decisions are made e.g. treatment availability, postcode lottery etc
79%
I would like to be more involved in the decisions which are made about my healthcare
76%
I am concerned that the NHS will not be able to meet the population's healthcare needs in the future
85%
I am concerned that I might not be able to access the latest drugs through the NHS for conditions like cancer, If I were to need them
73%
I am concerned about the wait times for specialist treatments, such as physiotherapy or counselling
70%
As a nation we all need to look after our own health more to help relieve the pressure on the NHS
90%
Avoidable illnesses like diabetes and heart disease, caused by poor lifestyle choices, are putting too much pressure on the NHS
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Aviva. (November 1, 2015). Share of experiences with GPs and the NHS in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2015 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 26, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/505616/experiences-with-gps-and-nhs-united-kingdom-uk/
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Aviva. (2015). Share of experiences with GPs and the NHS in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2015. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 26, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/505616/experiences-with-gps-and-nhs-united-kingdom-uk/
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