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Getting PPGs involved in research

The latest resource from our project with Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB is a workshop looking at why PPGs should think about supporting clinical research. Read more
Kindness, reasonable adjustments and consistency needed across outpatients

In our second blog about the work we’re doing on outpatients with NHS England and the Royal College of Physicians, we look at staff education, health inequalities, integrating care, and staffing. Read more
“I love the NHS, but…” Preventing needless harms caused by poor communication in the NHS

We worked with Engage Britain and the PMA on a project that engaged nearly 2,000 members of the public, patients and staff to learn about their experiences of the NHS. The work found that poor NHS communication is one the public’s biggest issues with the NHS. Read the report and its recommendations. Read more
Share your views and experiences of diagnostic testing in our latest survey

Diagnostics are tests or procedures that are used to help healthcare professionals determine a patient’s condition and the type of treatment and care they need. We’d like to know more about patients’ understanding and experience of when, where and how these tests are used across the NHS. Take part in our latest survey. Read more

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Patients can't wait - our letter to the Prime Minister

Our letter to the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak asks him to intervene to ensure the NHS has the resources it needs to deal with winter pressures and that patients get the treatment they need. Read more
Winter is coming - the BMA and Government must return to talks

As the next round of strikes by doctors begin, we call once again on the BMA and the Government to return to talks to end the dispute. Read more
Involvement of families affected in Lucy Letby statutory inquiry welcomed

We welcome the announcement that Lady Justice Thirlwall will lead the planned independent inquiry and the pledge to work in partnership with the families affected. Read more

Events

Understanding changes in primary care

Dr Claire Fuller, Medical Director of Primary Care at NHS England joins us to talk about changes in primary care, focusing on the reception team in general practices. Read more
Start: 30^th November, 2023 at 9:00am

End: 30^th November, 2023 at 10:00am

Published: 19^th October, 2023

Updated: 22^nd November, 2023

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Getting PPGs involved in research

Kindness, reasonable adjustments and consistency needed across outpatients

“I love the NHS, but…” Preventing needless harms caused by poor communication in the NHS

Share your views and experiences of diagnostic testing in our latest survey

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Patients can't wait - our letter to the Prime Minister

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Involvement of families affected in Lucy Letby statutory inquiry welcomed

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Understanding changes in primary care