http://www.djsresearch.co.ukMarket Research RSS FeedsWed, 26 Mar 2025 07:55:36 GMT UK could be at risk of falling behind in the adoption of AI in the healthcare industry, suggests survey: A recent study of European healthcare professionals (HCPs) has revealed that UK HCPs are those least likely to be using artificial intelligence tools on a monthly basis compared to HCPs from Denmark, Germany, and France. According to the report, a quarter of HCPs in Germany and Denmark have already adopted AI tools into their line of work, using the tools monthly, compared to just 14% of their UK counterparts. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/New-survey-suggests-the-UK-could-be-at-risk-of-falling-behind-in-the-adoption-of-AI-in-the-healthcare-industry-05663 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/New-survey-suggests-the-UK-could-be-at-risk-of-falling-behind-in-the-adoption-of-AI-in-the-healthcare-industry-05663 Over half of the people who experienced poor NHS care in the last year took no action survey finds: A recent survey has revealed that while almost a quarter (24%) of respondents reported experiencing poor NHS care in the past year, more than half (56%) chose not to take any action, and fewer than one in ten (9%) made a formal complaint. Reasons cited included dissatisfaction with the complaints process, a lack of confidence that their complaint would be taken seriously and a belief that their complaint would not effect change. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Over-half-of-the-people-who-experienced-poor-NHS-care-in-the-last-year-took-no-action-survey-finds-05661 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Over-half-of-the-people-who-experienced-poor-NHS-care-in-the-last-year-took-no-action-survey-finds-05661 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/71percent-of-general-practitioners-admit-to-having-difficulty-empathising-with-their-patients-survey-finds-05653 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/71percent-of-general-practitioners-admit-to-having-difficulty-empathising-with-their-patients-survey-finds-05653 Three quarters of registered suicides in England and Wales were male in 2023: Mind's Big Mental Health Report 2024 has highlighted the stark gender split in suicide rates, with 75% of suicides in England and Wales in 2023 being male and 25% being female. According to the ONS there were 6,069 deaths registered as suicide in England and Wales in 2023, an increase of 8% year on year. ONS data also confirms that male suicide rates are at their highest level since 1999. These stats underline the importance of activity which shines a light on mental health matters, and encourages open and supportive discussions, such as World Mental Health Day. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Three-quarters-of-registered-suicides-in-England-and-Wales-were-male-in-2023-highlights-Minds-mental-health-report-05646 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Three-quarters-of-registered-suicides-in-England-and-Wales-were-male-in-2023-highlights-Minds-mental-health-report-05646 Applications for nursing degree apprenticeships have declined and almost half of nursing students have considered quitting their course, finds RCN survey: A recent study by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has revealed that almost half (46%) of the current nursing students in England have thought about leaving their course to pursue an alternative career path. The RCN's analysis has also detected a 20% decrease in nursing degree apprenticeships applications when comparing the last two full years of data (21/22 to 22/23). This apprenticeship was introduced specifically to broaden the appeal of nursing, enabling students to earn whilst they study, but these figures suggest interest levels may be waning. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Uptake-of-nursing-degree-apprenticeships-has-fallen-and-almost-half-of-nursing-students-have-considered-quitting-finds-RCN-survey-05642 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Uptake-of-nursing-degree-apprenticeships-has-fallen-and-almost-half-of-nursing-students-have-considered-quitting-finds-RCN-survey-05642 Regional difference have been identified in a new report on tooth decay amongst Year 6 children in England. A survey has found that 23% of Year 6 children in the most deprived areas of England are far more likely to experience dental decay in their permanent teeth compared to those in the least deprived areas (10%) http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Regional-differences-found-in-new-report-on-tooth-decay-amongst-Year-6-children-in-England-05639 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Regional-differences-found-in-new-report-on-tooth-decay-amongst-Year-6-children-in-England-05639 Women from lower income households less likely to call GP than higher-income counterparts: A survey of women designed to learn more about the health and wellbeing of girls around the world has found that women from higher-income households are more likely to go to see a GP and be generally more informed when it comes to health and healthcare. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Women-from-lower-income-households-less-likely-to-call-GP-than-higher-income-counterparts-finds-survey-05280 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Women-from-lower-income-households-less-likely-to-call-GP-than-higher-income-counterparts-finds-survey-05280 Nine in 10 people believe the NHS should be free at the point of delivery: A survey of people in England has shone a light on how they view the NHS and how it should operate, with 90% saying that NHS healthcare should be free at the point of delivery. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Nine-in-10-people-believe-the-NHS-should-be-free-at-the-point-of-delivery-finds-survey-05298 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Nine-in-10-people-believe-the-NHS-should-be-free-at-the-point-of-delivery-finds-survey-05298 Nine in 10 junior doctors say their mental health has deteriorated: A survey has revealed that 90% of junior doctors believe their mental health has worsened due to working conditions within the NHS, with many feeling demoralised, burnt-out and exhausted - and some even reporting feeling suicidal at times. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Nine-in-10-junior-doctors-say-their-mental-health-has-deteriorated-finds-survey-05312 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Nine-in-10-junior-doctors-say-their-mental-health-has-deteriorated-finds-survey-05312 Satisfaction with NHS has fallen to lowest ever level, according to latest British Social Attitudes Survey: The public's satisfaction with the National Health Service has reached a record low with just 29% saying they were satisfied in 2022. The significant fall in satisfaction was seen across all demographics, sexes, and across different political parties. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Satisfaction-with-NHS-has-fallen-to-lowest-ever-level-according-to-latest-British-Social-Attitudes-Survey-05334 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Satisfaction-with-NHS-has-fallen-to-lowest-ever-level-according-to-latest-British-Social-Attitudes-Survey-05334 45% of UK public is supportive of virtual wards: A survey of the UK public to understand more about how they feel about the expansion of virtual wards has found that 45% are in favour, with 36% not in support and one in five (19%) unsure about whether they are in support or not. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/45percent-of-UK-public-is-supportive-of-virtual-wards-finds-survey-05399 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/45percent-of-UK-public-is-supportive-of-virtual-wards-finds-survey-05399 GMC survey reveals that two-thirds of trainee doctors are at risk of burnout: The 2023 National Training Survey has revealed that while 86% of junior doctors in training rate their clinical supervision highly, with 83% saying they have had a 'good' or 'very good' experience in their current post, 66% are at moderate or high risk of burnout, found the research. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/GMC-survey-reveals-that-two-thirds-of-trainee-doctors-are-at-risk-of-burnout-05400 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/GMC-survey-reveals-that-two-thirds-of-trainee-doctors-are-at-risk-of-burnout-05400 95% of UK doctors believe current staff shortages present 'a significant threat' to patient safety: A survey of doctors has found that the overwhelming majority believe that the reduced staffing levels seen across the NHS present a 'significant threat' to patient safety, also revealing that 91% do not see staffing levels getting better in the foreseeable future. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/95percent-of-UK-doctors-believe-current-staff-shortages-present-a-significant-threat-to-patient-safety-finds-survey-05398 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/95percent-of-UK-doctors-believe-current-staff-shortages-present-a-significant-threat-to-patient-safety-finds-survey-05398 66% of nurses and dentists say health issues facing children have worsened in the past year: The cost of living crisis has led to worsened health issues for many children in the UK, according to a survey involving nurses and dentists. It found that two-thirds (66%) of the school nurses and dentists surveyed reported that the health issues facing children have worsened over the past year, due to parents being unable to afford healthy meals. Tooth decay, anxiety, and stunted growth are among the main problems caused by the rising prices of food in the UK, with over 75% of nurses and dentists reporting seeing decaying and damaged teeth. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/66percent-of-nurses-and-dentists-say-health-issues-facing-children-have-worsened-in-the-past-year-survey-reveals-05409 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/66percent-of-nurses-and-dentists-say-health-issues-facing-children-have-worsened-in-the-past-year-survey-reveals-05409 20% of young women have been called 'dramatic' when they have been seeking help for their mental health: A new survey by YouGov has found that 1 in 5 (20%) young women have been called 'dramatic' when seeking mental health help, with 27% being told their issues could be 'hormonal'. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/20percent-of-young-women-have-been-called-dramatic-when-seeking-help-for-their-mental-health-survey-finds-05417 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/20percent-of-young-women-have-been-called-dramatic-when-seeking-help-for-their-mental-health-survey-finds-05417 Six in 10 parents of young children say they have had concerns about their mental health in the last year: A survey has revealed that many UK parents of children aged four and under have experienced mental health concerns including feeling overwhelmed, anxious and lonely in the last 12 months. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Six-in-10-parents-of-young-children-say-they-have-had-concerns-about-their-mental-health-in-the-last-year-finds-survey-05468 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Six-in-10-parents-of-young-children-say-they-have-had-concerns-about-their-mental-health-in-the-last-year-finds-survey-05468 60% of doctors with long Covid are struggling to carry out day-to-day activities: According to a new survey by the BMA (British Medical Association), 60% of doctors with long Covid are struggling to carry out usual daily activities on a regular basis. Furthermore, more than a third (35%) reported that their ill health has negatively impacted their social lives and their ability to continue their previous hobbies. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/60percent-of-doctors-with-long-Covid-are-struggling-to-carry-out-day-to-day-activities-finds-survey-05544 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/60percent-of-doctors-with-long-Covid-are-struggling-to-carry-out-day-to-day-activities-finds-survey-05544 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Many-patients-leave-GP-appointments-without-discussing-all-worries-05630 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Many-patients-leave-GP-appointments-without-discussing-all-worries-05630 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/29percent-of-doctors-in-training-have-experienced-micro-aggressions-negative-comments-or-oppressive-body-language-from-colleagues-05631 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/29percent-of-doctors-in-training-have-experienced-micro-aggressions-negative-comments-or-oppressive-body-language-from-colleagues-05631 A third of UK medical students plan to practise abroad: A survey has revealed that one out of every three UK medical students is planning to relocate to practise medicine, with many not intending to return. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/A-third-of-UK-medical-students-plan-to-practise-abroad-finds-survey-05557 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/A-third-of-UK-medical-students-plan-to-practise-abroad-finds-survey-05557