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  • Reflections on You and Yours waiting list programme

    Reflections on You and Yours waiting list programme

    One of our helpline advisers is a patient and carer too. In this blog she reflects on what she heard from other patients and carers calling in to Radio 4's You and Yours’ programme on NHS waiting lists. Read more

  • use MY data to help others and help me

    use MY data to help others and help me

    Alison Stone, Head of Programmes and Engagement working on behalf of use MY data members, highlights the benefits of sharing our patient data with medical researchers and the impact it has on healthcare. Read more

  • Why I wanted to define what patient partnership is

    Why I wanted to define what patient partnership is

    Member Samina Begum partnered with us to develop the six principles of patient partnership. She writes why she wanted to be part of this important work. Read more

  • Exercising patient choice

    Exercising patient choice

    Member Verite Reily Collins has exercised her right to choose where she receives her NHS care, not just once, but three times. She describes how to do it. Read more

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Reflections on You and Yours waiting list programme

Reflections on You and Yours waiting list programme

One of our helpline advisers is a patient and carer too. In this blog she reflects on what she heard from other patients and carers calling in to Radio 4's You and Yours’ programme on NHS waiting lists. Read more

Posted to: Your stories

Published: 21st November, 2023

Failure to work in partnership results in substandard treatment

Failure to work in partnership results in substandard treatment

Jane Chapple chronicles her journey towards diagnosis and treatment for hypothyroidism. Read more

Posted to: Your stories

Published: 25th September, 2023

use MY data to help others and help me

use MY data to help others and help me

Alison Stone, Head of Programmes and Engagement working on behalf of use MY data members, highlights the benefits of sharing our patient data with medical researchers and the impact it has on healthcare. Read more

Posted to: Your stories

Published: 21st September, 2023

Why I wanted to define what patient partnership is

Why I wanted to define what patient partnership is

Member Samina Begum partnered with us to develop the six principles of patient partnership. She writes why she wanted to be part of this important work. Read more

Posted to: Your stories

Published: 15th September, 2023

Exercising patient choice

Exercising patient choice

Member Verite Reily Collins has exercised her right to choose where she receives her NHS care, not just once, but three times. She describes how to do it. Read more

Posted to: Your stories

Published: 13th September, 2023

Updated: 15th September, 2023

Partnership key to public health messages

Partnership key to public health messages

Andrew Dougal, outgoing Chair of the Public Health Agency in Northern Ireland, explains how partnership working leads to better public health. Read more

Posted to: Your stories

Published: 11th September, 2023

The transformative effect of social prescribing

The transformative effect of social prescribing

Christiana Melam, Chief Executive of the National Association of Link Workers, and one this year's Patient Partnership Week speakers, explains how Social Prescribing Link Workers can help combat escalating health challenges, unlocking health and happiness. Read more

Posted to: Your stories

Published: 7th September, 2023

The big sea

The big sea

Sara Turle is passionate about patients working in partnership with the healthcare system. In this article, she writes about how patients and professionals can work and support one another. Read more

Posted to: Your stories

Published: 5th September, 2023

Updated: 27th September, 2023

What to take for a visit to hospital

What to take for a visit to hospital

Member Helen Patterson offers tips on being prepared for a stay in hospital. Her advice - pack biscuits, a drink and don't forget the phone charger. Read more

Posted to: Your stories

Published: 9th August, 2023

Updated: 15th September, 2023

The importance of visiting

The importance of visiting

Liz Pryor, MBE, CEO of The Anne Robson Trust says we should all respond to the Government consultation on hospital visiting. She shares her personal story of being denied visiting rights in this blog. Read more

Posted to: Your stories

Published: 31st July, 2023

Why patients should share their experiences of healthcare

Why patients should share their experiences of healthcare

Your experiences are the key to making health and social care services better and more effective for the people who use them, writes Becki Meakin from Shaping Our Lives Read more

Posted to: Your stories

Published: 7th June, 2023

Updated: 23rd June, 2023

Volunteering with the Patients Association

Volunteering with the Patients Association

April 21st is Volunteer Recognition Day and to celebrate our Volunteer Membership Officer, Elspeth Evans, reflects on a decade supporting new members joining the Patients Association. Read more

Posted to: Your stories

Published: 20th April, 2023

Updated: 21st April, 2023

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  • Developing GP practice patient groups

    We've been working with patient participation groups in Hertfordshire and West Essex for more than a year now. In this workshop, the team review progress to date.

  • Patients Association statement on planned strike action by junior doctors

    Patients Association statement on planned strike action by junior doctors

    Festive season strikes will strike fear into patients waiting for care. We urge both parties to return to talks.

  • Understanding changes in primary care: your wider general practice team

    Understanding changes in primary care: your wider general practice team

    In this webinar, we’ll look at some of the new professionals patients may see in general practice, such as social prescriber, paramedic and mental health practitioner.

  • Changes in primary care, understanding the role of the reception team

    We had a great panel join us to talk about the plan to recover access to primary care and talk about the new reception team.

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  • Seeing your medical records

    Seeing your medical records

    This page explains how to get copies of your medical records in England and Wales.

  • You and your dentist

    You and your dentist

    This page is designed to give you more information about finding a dentist and using their services. It includes tips on how to prepare for an appointment, the charges you can expect and how to make a complaint.

  • Next of kin

    Next of kin

    Your medical next of kin is someone you nominate to receive information about your medical care.

  • Making a complaint

    Making a complaint

    Most people are happy with the health and social care they receive. But sometimes things go wrong. If that happens, you need to know how to complain. This guide sets out your rights and offers guidance on how to make a complaint.

  • Helpline - 0800 345 7115

    Helpline - 0800 345 7115

    Need information on health or social care? Call our free and confidential helpline on 0800 345 7115 (Mon-Fri 9.30am and 5pm).

  • Long term conditions

    Long term conditions

    About 15 million people in England have a long-term condition. A long-term condition is an illness that cannot be cured. It can usually be controlled with medicines or other treatments.

  • How we see the world

    How we see the world

    We believe that everyone should have access to the best healthcare when they need it most.

  • Make the most of your GP appointment

    Make the most of your GP appointment

    This page is to help you make the most of your GP appointment. It includes tips on how to prepare, what to ask and how to remember the information given to you.

  • Governance

    Governance

    Meet our Board of Trustees and Chief Executive.

  • Self-management

    Self-management

    Self-management aims to empower people with long-term conditions to take control of their treatment.  It is a set of approaches which help you manage your own health. Find out more in our simple guide to self-management.

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Care Home Charter for Medicines

Care Home Charter for Medicines

Our Care Home Charter for Medicines is designed to improve the administration and use of medicines in care homes. Read more

Published: 23rd September, 2019

Updated: 13th May, 2022

Author: Mehdi Juma

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