http://www.djsresearch.co.ukMarket Research RSS FeedsThu, 02 Oct 2025 03:33:42 BST http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/New-research-highlights-barriers-facing-children-with-disabilities-which-prohibit-use-of-outdoor-play-areas-05736 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/New-research-highlights-barriers-facing-children-with-disabilities-which-prohibit-use-of-outdoor-play-areas-05736 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/The-majority-of-UK-vapers-have-switched-to-reusable-devices-since-the-single-use-ban-according-to-new-research-05728 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/The-majority-of-UK-vapers-have-switched-to-reusable-devices-since-the-single-use-ban-according-to-new-research-05728 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Public-responds-positively-to-the-NHS-10-Year-Health-Plan-but-worries-about-patient-access-to-NHS-appointments-persist-according-to-new-research-05720 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Public-responds-positively-to-the-NHS-10-Year-Health-Plan-but-worries-about-patient-access-to-NHS-appointments-persist-according-to-new-research-05720 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Most-parents-believe-childhood-vaccines-are-effective-safe-and-trustworthy-new-data-shows-05714 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Most-parents-believe-childhood-vaccines-are-effective-safe-and-trustworthy-new-data-shows-05714 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Mental-health-conditions-higher-in-young-women-than-in-young-men-research-finds-05711 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Mental-health-conditions-higher-in-young-women-than-in-young-men-research-finds-05711 General practice under strain as workforce declines and demand rises, according to a recent study: General practice in England is under severe and growing pressure due to a long-term decline in GP numbers, increasing patient demand, and changing work patterns. The British Medical Association (BMA) reports that as of May 2025, there were 28,250 'full-time equivalent' (FTE) fully qualified GPs in England. This represents a net loss of 1,115 fully qualified FTE GPs since September 2015, and despite a modest recovery of 600 fully qualified FTE GPs in the last 12 months, the demands on this service show no sign of diminishing. The latest statistics provided by the BMA show that the situation is especially acute among GP partners, whose numbers have fallen by 6,170 (FTEs) since 2015. In the past year alone, 555 FTE GP partners were lost. Meanwhile, demand for GP services continues to climb. The number of registered patients reached a record high of 63.79 million in May 2025, an increase of 6.89 million since 2015. As a result, the average full-time GP now cares for 2,258 patients, 320 more than in 2015, a 16.5% increase. According to the BMA, also contributing to the strain on the service is a decline in the number of GPs working full-time. Their figures show that since 2017, there has been a consistent decline in the number of GPs working full-time and a greater shift toward part-time work and flexible arrangements. Many GPs are opting for reduced hours to manage stress, burnout, and work-life balance. However, according to the BMA, 'part-time' often involves working unpaid hours to meet patient and administrative demands. A 2021 BMA survey revealed that 50% of GPs planned to cut their hours after the pandemic, and 42% aimed to work more flexibly or remotely. Despite the shrinking GP workforce, appointment levels remain extremely high. In the last 12months, 368 million appointments were made, with 161.2 million overseen by GPs. And of the 29 million appointments made in May 2025 alone, nearly half (44.6%) of these appointments were delivered by a GP, and nearly two-thirds (63.5%) of these appointments were face-to-face. The BMA forecasts that as the demands on general practice increase, the ongoing losses in this sector are likely to persist without government intervention. http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/General-practice-under-strain-as-workforce-declines-and-demand-rises-according-to-a-recent-study-05705 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/General-practice-under-strain-as-workforce-declines-and-demand-rises-according-to-a-recent-study-05705 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Over-a-quarter-of-UK-NHS-doctors-struggling-with-burnout-according-to-latest-research-05699 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Over-a-quarter-of-UK-NHS-doctors-struggling-with-burnout-according-to-latest-research-05699 Fewer than one in four people were happy with NHS services in 2024, according to recent research: http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Fewer-than-one-in-four-Britons-content-with-NHS-services-in-2024-according-to-recent-research-05696 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Fewer-than-one-in-four-Britons-content-with-NHS-services-in-2024-according-to-recent-research-05696 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Social-isolation-and-loneliness-affect-one-in-10-UK-adults-according-to-latest-research-05692 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Social-isolation-and-loneliness-affect-one-in-10-UK-adults-according-to-latest-research-05692 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Severe-tiredness-impacting-the-abilities-of-a-third-of-NHS-doctors-survey-finds-05687 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/Severe-tiredness-impacting-the-abilities-of-a-third-of-NHS-doctors-survey-finds-05687 For the first time in the UK there are now more female doctors than male doctors in the UK: Data from the General Medical Council (GMC) confirms there are a greater number of female doctors, compared to their male counterparts, for the first time in the UK. There are 164,440 women registered with a license to practice, 245 more than men registered to practice, as of 28 February 2025. Additionally, there are also more female GPs than males (57.7% vs 42.3%). http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/For-the-first-time-in-the-UK-there-are-now-more-female-doctors-than-male-doctors-data-shows-05670 http://www.djsresearch.co.uk/blog/article/For-the-first-time-in-the-UK-there-are-now-more-female-doctors-than-male-doctors-data-shows-05670 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