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Supporting patient engagement and revitalising Patient Participation Groups

We have completed an exciting initiative in partnership with the Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) to support patient engagement and revitalise Patient Participation Groups post pandemic. Read more
New project focuses on improving health equity

Bristol Myers Squibb awards the Patients Association grant to research how to improve access to healthcare for patients affected by health inequalities. Read more
Prioritising patient partnership: A call to action for the next Government

The British Social Attitudes survey showed public satisfaction with the NHS is at an all-time low. We’re calling on the next Government to treat patients as true partners in their health as a key way to improve patients’ experiences of healthcare. Read more
Patients Association response to the British Social Attitudes survey

The results from this year’s measure of public attitudes are concerning but come as no surprise to us. Patients are in despair over the state of healthcare. Read more

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The Patients Association manifesto: Patients can’t wait

As the country readies for a general election, our manifesto sets out what the next Government must do to ensure people get the care they need to live well.

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New project focuses on improving health equity

Bristol Myers Squibb awards the Patients Association grant to research how to improve access to healthcare for patients affected by health inequalities. Read more
Patients Association response to the British Social Attitudes survey

The results from this year’s measure of public attitudes are concerning but come as no surprise to us. Patients are in despair over the state of healthcare. Read more
Patients Association statement on latest junior doctors’ strike mandate

We call on the Government and BMA to return to talks to avert the next round of strikes. Read more
New report shows patients value NHS diagnostic services but face barriers to access

Survey shows patients want a better understanding of why they're sent for a test, increased speed and urgency, improved access and a greater sense of empowerment when it comes to diagnostic tests, results, and subsequent treatment and care. Read more

Events

The Untold Patient Stories: Shedding the light on the realities of life with a long-term condition

The Patients Association is running a webinar to support Future Health’s campaign, The Forgotten Majority. This important campaign aims to raise awareness among policy representatives from Government and other political parties, as well as other key stakeholders, about the real life every day challenges faced by people with long-term health conditions and advocate for meaningful policy change as we approach the General Election. Read more
Start: 21^st May, 2024 at 9:00am

End: 21^st May, 2024 at 10:00am

Published: 5^th April, 2024

Updated: 8^th April, 2024

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Supporting patient engagement and revitalising Patient Participation Groups

New project focuses on improving health equity

Prioritising patient partnership: A call to action for the next Government

Patients Association response to the British Social Attitudes survey

Helpline - 0800 345 7115

The Patients Association manifesto: Patients can’t wait

20%

increase in membership in 2023

203,000

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of callers recommend our helpline

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New project focuses on improving health equity

Patients Association statement on latest junior doctors’ strike mandate

New report shows patients value NHS diagnostic services but face barriers to access

Events

The Untold Patient Stories: Shedding the light on the realities of life with a long-term condition