Published 19th December 2024. Last updated 6th June 2025.

Ten leading health charities have joined forces as the Partnership for Change to call for urgent improvements in how the NHS coordinates care for patients.

The group, which includes Age UK, Alopecia UK, Blood Cancer UK, Fight Bladder Cancer, Genetic Alliance UK, Kidney Care UK, Meningitis Now, Sickle Cell Society, The Migraine Trust, and the Patients Association, has recently submitted its recommendations to the government as part of the consultation on the NHS’s new 10-year plan. 

Supported by funding from Pfizer, the Partnership for Change warns that fragmented care is forcing vulnerable patients to navigate a disjointed and complex system, often with serious consequences for their health and wellbeing. By uniting, these charities aim to ensure patients’ voices are heard and care coordination becomes a central focus of future NHS reforms.

A spokesperson for the Partnership said: “This submission is the result of a shared commitment to making the NHS work better for patients. Fragmented care is causing unnecessary stress and poor outcomes for people who are already facing significant health challenges. Together, we are urging the government to use this plan to deliver seamless, patient-centred care.”

The full report, "Better Care: Transforming Care Coordination in the UK," is available here.