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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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
As a patient you may wish to ask for a second opinion to confirm diagnoses, explore treatment options, or just for your peace of mind. Here’s how to get one and things to think about before you ask for a second opinion. Read more
2024's Patient Partnership Week began with shared decision making. Watch this video for an excellent overview of how patients and professionals can make decisions together. Read more
The Patient Safety Commissioner, Dr Henrietta Hughes, joined us for Patient Partnership Week. Read more
Why do some patients experience barriers to receiving the healthcare they need? Our webinar panel identified some of the barriers and how to overcome them. Read more
Your medical next of kin is someone you nominate to receive information about your medical care. Read more
We worked with Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board on a community engagement project providing bespoke training to more than 130 patient partnership groups to help them diversify and expand membership. This page describes the project, resources available and links to find them easily. Read more
Working with patients, national and local organisations, health and care thought leaders, we've identified the six key principles of patient partnership. Read more
Work with us to demonstrate your commitment to listening to the patient voice. Read more
You have the right to be involved in making choices about your medical treatment, the medicines you take and any operations you have. Read more
Most people will take medicines at some point in their lives. They can be used to stop you getting ill, control a condition or cure an illness. This leaflet is designed to help you understand your medicines and how to manage them. Read more
In this short animation we explain what shared decision making is and how you can make it happen when you're seeing your doctor or other health professional. Read more
The Patients Association Nutrition Checklist is a simple tool to help raise awareness and identify the potential risk of undernutrition by encouraging conversations with those who make be at risk. It also offers guidance on next steps, if someone is at risk. There are versions for patients and professionals. Read more
If you're asked to switch to a new biosimilar medicine, we have worked with patients, clinicians and pharmacists to create resources to help you decide what’s best for you. There are also resources for healthcare professionals to better engage patients in making decisions about whether to switch. We were also by three pharmaceutical companies, which supported this work. Read more
The Patients Association worked with the Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN) to offer advice on what patients should expect from independent healthcare. Read more
If the medical treatment you or a family member received caused either injury or harm, and was the result of negligence, you may wish to take leagal action. Read more
The internet can be a great place to find out more about your health condition and get support. However, it is crucial to make sure you are looking at information you can trust. This advice will help you to make sure you're accessing accurate and reliable information. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
Private healthcare is run separately to the NHS. It is provided by the independent sector and private patient units within NHS premises. This guide is designed to provide you with information about what to consider and what to do if things go wrong. Read more