Keep the Faith

A poll has found that patients would use faith healers 'to avoid the NHS wait'

More than half of people would turn to therapists such as faith healers rather than endure long NHS waiting lists, according to a new poll.

Other poll findings

• More than two thirds (67%) believe in the psychic powers of mediums and clairvoyants
• 54% believe in ghosts
• 41% believe in an intelligent life on another planet

Seven out of 10 people questioned could name a paranormal expert, compared with one in 10 who could name a nationally acclaimed doctor.

Regionally, 72% of those in Scotland said they would turn to an alternative therapist to get better, followed by 66% of those in Wales and 45% of Londoners.

Mystery of life

When people were asked what mystery of life they would like the answer to, they said:

• 40% would like to know if there is life after death
• One in five (22%) wanted to know if there was life on another planet
• 15% would like to find out if there is a God

Just over a third (36%) of the 3,000 people questioned said they already believed in God.

The ITV2 survey was carried out to mark the return of the show Haunted Homes, on tonight at 10.30pm.

Mia Dolan, a psychic on Haunted Homes, said: "People are no longer embarrassed to see psychics or healers.

"These ancient arts are returning to the forefront of society and, combined with the constant press on the state of the NHS and an increase in the belief of these arts, it's no wonder people are looking elsewhere for healing.''

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