Single-payer healthcare is a system where every citizen pays the government to provide core healthcare services for all residents. Under this system the government may provide the care themselves or pay a private healthcare provider to do so. In a single-payer system all residents receive healthcare regardless of age, income or health status. Countries with single-payer healthcare systems include the U.K., Canada, Taiwan, Israel, France, Belarus, Russia and Ukraine.
69% Yes |
31% No |
46% Yes |
27% No |
9% Yes, but allow people to use private insurance |
3% No, this system is too expensive |
8% Yes, private companies should not be able to profit off of healthcare |
2% No, the government should not be involved in healthcare |
7% Yes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone |
See how support for each position on “Single-Payer Healthcare” has changed over time for 56k UK voters.
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See how importance of “Single-Payer Healthcare” has changed over time for 56k UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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Healthcare should be given free, unless caused by a person's own actions I.e. alcoholism, drugs, obesity
@9M5GTJB2wks2W
No, but hospitals should fine people in A&E whom are sign posed to Dr's Surgery, Minor Injuries or Pharmacy that were not needing emergency care.
@9LWC3Q93wks3W
Depending on income, individuals should contribute to the medical bill. In Japan children and elderly are free but people of working age pay 30%. Low incomes are exempt.
@9LNJ7GM4wks4W
If you have private healthcare insurance you should be expempt but similarly you should only be able to access healthcare on NHS if you pay NI
@99BMB2J1yr1Y
Yes, but do I trust the current government? Absolutely not.
@99BHGDP1yr1Y
Depends on it's quality
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