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2021 - Consultation response - NHS data strategy
We welcomed the proposals for the NHS's data strategy, but urged that it be developed and delivered in partnership with patients, with greater transparency and engagement to ensure that patients maintain confidence in how the NHS uses their data.

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Patients Association response to the Darzi Review

Lord Darzi has today released his diagnosis of the NHS. We welcome Lord Darzi's stark NHS diagnosis, and call for urgent patient-centred reforms.
The role of data in joining services around patients

Concerns about privacy and safety of patient data were highlighted in the last of our Patient Partnership Week webinars for 2024, with Rebecca Llewellyn from NHS England and patients Sandra Rennie and Amin Islam.
Communication strategies for patients

Poor communication between the health system and patients is a big issue for many patients. Our panel discussed some of the problems and what the solutions could be.
Empowering patients as equal partners in care

Why aren't patients always treated as equals in their own care? We looked at the reasons why, in this webinar during Patient Partnership Week 2024.

The role of data in joining services around patients

Concerns about privacy and safety of patient data were highlighted in the last of our Patient Partnership Week webinars for 2024, with Rebecca Llewellyn from NHS England and patients Sandra Rennie and Amin Islam.
The role of social and economic conditions on our health

Towards an equitable and effective healthcare system.
Making the availability of quality care a national priority

Seize this general election as the moment to be ambitious about health and care.
The importance for two-way communication

Patients tell us poor NHS communication has a real impact on their health and well-being. That’s why genuine two-communication between the NHS and patients is one of our election demands.
Ensuring the NHS has the workforce patients deserve

In our general election manifesto we call on the next Government to pledge to fund and deliver the existing NHS workforce plan in full. Here’s why that’s important.
New project focuses on improving health equity

Bristol Myers Squibb awards the Patients Association grant to research how to improve access to healthcare for patients affected by health inequalities.
The next stage of our work gathering patient insights on data

The Patients Association is beginning a project that will give patients the chance to ask questions about the software that will underpin the Federated Data Platform. We detail more about this work.
Patients value NHS App but not all users able to access information they want, finds latest Digital Coalition report

The Digital Coalition's latest report explores people's use and satisfaction with the NHS App.
Martha's Rule - a major step for patient partnership

The Government has confirmed Martha's Rule will be introduced in 100 NHS sites across England beginning in April 2024.
The Patients Association manifesto: Patients can’t wait

We published our manifesto in January 2024. It set out what the next Government must do to ensure people get the care they need to live well.

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