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Reasons for public dissatisfaction with NHS services in the United Kingdom 2017

Share of reasons for public dissatisfaction with NHS services in the United Kingdom in 2017

The data describes the reasons why individuals are dissatisfied with the NHS in the UK in 2017. Individuals were primarily dissatisfied with the NHS due to how long it takes to get a GP or hospital appointment along with not being enough NHS staff.

It takes too long to get a GP or hospital appointment 52
Not enough NHS staff 52
The government doesn't spend enough money on the NHS 51
Government reforms that affect the NHS 32
Money is wasted in the NHS 25
The quality of NHS care 22
Some services or treatments are not available on the NHS 13
Attitudes and behaviour of NHS staff 12
Other 6
Stories in the newspaper, on the radio or on TV 5