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The NHS at 80: Public Verdict 2026
CitizenVoice flagship report. As the NHS approaches its 80th year, the public delivers its verdict on access, funding, reform and what must change.
2 respondents 5 min
Questions
Overall, how well is the NHS working today?
2 responses
- Well0%
- Adequately0%
- Badly0%
- Very badly100%
In the past year, have you or close family experienced any of the following?
5 responses
- Long A&E wait20%
- Cancelled operation or appointment0%
- Could not get a GP appointment40%
- Could not find an NHS dentist40%
- Excellent NHS care0%
- None of these0%
What is the main cause of NHS pressures?
2 responses
- Underfunding0%
- Staff shortages100%
- Poor management0%
- An ageing population0%
- Social care failures backing up hospitals0%
Would you pay more income tax ringfenced for the NHS?
2 responses
- Yes - 2p or more0%
- Yes - 1p0%
- No - spend existing budgets better0%
- No - NHS needs reform not money100%
Should the NHS remain free at the point of use for everything?
2 responses
- Yes - completely50%
- Mostly - with small charges for missed appointments50%
- Some services should be charged0%
- Move to an insurance-based system0%
Results summary
Full results →Overall, how well is the NHS working today?
In the past year, have you or close family experienced any of the following?
What is the main cause of NHS pressures?
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