28% are considering or planning to delay their own treatment.
Incidentally,
The main reason Brits are delaying their own treatment is due to fears of catching COVID during medical appointments, with 53% of Brits sharing this concern. Similarly, many had delayed their treatment to avoid putting an additional strain on the NHS, with 52% of Brits citing this as another reason that they postponed their treatment.
It was also discovered that only 28% of Brits over the age of 55 were worried about catching COVID during medical treatment, whereas this was a reason that 42% of 18-24 year olds would delay their medical care.
The data indicated that the North East is the region most concerned about putting a strain on the NHS, with 76% of North Eastern participants pushing back treatment on account of this.