Equity in access: tackling barriers to treatment and care

About this event

This webinar will explore the inequities that shape patients’ access to treatment and care, and why many people still face barriers to receiving timely, effective support. The discussion will examine the structural challenges within the health system that affect uptake and adoption of treatments, including why innovations can take so long to reach patients in practice. Panellists will also consider the significant regional variation in access to care, and the impact this has on outcomes and patient experience. Importantly, the session will focus not only on identifying the problems, but on exploring practical solutions to create a fairer, more equitable system for all patients.

This session is supported by Novartis. Novartis has provided sponsorship towards Patient Partnership Week 2026 and has had no involvement in its creation or organisation. 

Learn more about Patient Partnership Week 2026

Speakers

• Will Pett, Interim Director of Policy & External Affairs at Healthwatch England
• Giles Lomax, CEO, Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK
• Kirstin Spencer, patient

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