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Our latest publication reinforces of the importance of giving patients confidence in how their data are managed and used Read more
Towards an equitable and effective healthcare system. Read more
Improving the nation’s health and reducing health inequalities will take action across all of Government, not just health and social care. Read more
Chief Executive Rachel Power attended NHS ConfedExpo in June. In this interview, Rachel discusses the importance of health services partnering with patients. Read more
Poor communication leaves patients vulnerable. Learn why accessible, co-designed information is key to empowering every patient in this article from Orla Fitzsimmons, Policy, Campaigns & Public Affairs Officer. Read more
Discover how the POPS team at Guy’s & St Thomas’ is transforming surgical care for older people through 20 years of meaningful patient involvement. Read more
This World Patient Safety Day, Orla Fitzsimmons reflects on the urgent need to tackle health inequalities and give every child the safe care they deserve from day one. Read more
A gift in your Will to the Patients Association is a promise that the support we give patients today will continue long into the future. Read more
The Patients Association recently partnered with NHS England in the East of England region to explore how patients and people with lived experience want to be rewarded, recognised and remunerated (paid) when they support the NHS to improve services. Read more
Communications and Marketing Manager, Emma Sheffield, reflects on another busy and insightful Patient Partnership Week. Read more
When Sir Jim Mackey, Chief Executive of NHS England, stood on stage at NHS ConfedExpo last week and declared that the NHS must “tear up” the model of providing outpatients, he captured in a few short words what patients have been telling us for years. Read more
Our Chief Executive, Rachel Power, shares why Patient Partnership Week 2025 matters now more than ever and how patient power must be central to the 10-Year Health Plan. Read more
Find out how we make the helpline more accessible to enable patients to overcome communication barriers. Read more
In her latest blog, Rachel Power stresses that NHS reforms must prioritise patient power and agency. True change means tackling inequality, listening to patients, and ensuring they have real influence over their care and treatment. Read more
Take part in Free Wills Month and leave a lasting legacy with the Patients Association. Read more
Healthcare innovation is advancing at an incredible pace, with new technologies and digital solutions transforming the way care is delivered. But for these innovations to truly benefit everyone, patients need to be part of the conversation from the start. Read more