Public gives a big thumbs down to raising income tax to give the NHS more money

Would you be willing pay higher income tax to fund more spending on the NHS? (Source: Populus)

Yes: 33%
No: 67%

Interestingly this thumbs down is partly explained by a further question:

Here are some things people have said about the NHS and public services. To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of them?

The NHS needs reform more than it needs extra money.
Agree: 60%
Disagree: 12%

However, it’s very hard for politicians to talk about reform without it becoming a shouting match about EVIL PRIVATISATION of which more here.