Revealed: Top 5 reasons why Brits avoid visiting doctors

Long appointment wait times, embarrassment, and lack of trust are causing thousands of Brits to avoid visiting doctors, according to new research by
Newfoundland Diagnostics.

With 1 in 4 individuals resorting to A&E due to the lack of available GP appointments, which adds to the NHS burden, the medical self-testing brand believes that
educating the nation on at-home testing can help ease the strain on the health service.

The research revealed the top five reasons why Brits avoid visiting doctors for medical testing:

Appointments taking too long to book (28 per cent)
Embarrassment around their illnesses (15 per cent)
Preference for at-home testing (12 per cent)
Not having time (10 per cent)
Lack of trust in the NHS or their GP (7 per cent)

The research team cautioned that delaying care can worsen conditions, resulting in more severe cases that place greater strain on the NHS.