Attitudes... to the NHS and public attitudes to healthcare

The NHS remains one of Britain's most valued institutions, but how do people feel about the state of healthcare today? Are expectations changing?

In this episode of ATTITUDES, host Mark Easton explores the latest public attitudes towards the NHS and healthcare in Britain.

Katy Bailey is a Researcher in the Attitudinal Surveys and NatCen Panel team where she actively contributes to two of NatCen’s flagship projects: the British Social Attitudes Survey and the NatCen Opinion Panel.

Danielle Jefferies is an Senior Analyst in the policy team at The King's Fund and works with data from across the health and social care landscape. She has a particular interest in health inequalities.

Research and publications discussed

BSA: Public attitudes to the NHS and social care

Generational differences in attitudes towards the NHS

Acknowledgments

With thanks to our guests, contributors and the team at Capital City College for their support with the recording and editing of this podcast. We’re grateful to everyone who has taken part in NatCen's research over the years. Their experiences and perspectives help us better understand life in Britain today.

ATTITUDES explores a range of issues and viewpoints through conversations with expert guests. The opinions expressed during these discussions are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies or positions of the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen).