Resources

Sepsis fact sheet

These are the common symptoms to look out for if you think you might have sepsis. Read more

Patient Participation Groups

Patients, their families and carers must be represented during their treatment. Read more

Patients Association Nutrition Checklist

Our nutrition checklist helps to identify those living in the community at risk of undernutrition Read more

Patients Association Care Home Charter

Our Care Home Charter is designed to improve medication practices for people in care homes Read more

Improving complaints

Our project work can help you to improve your complaints management. Read more

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THANK YOU FOR BECOMING A MEMBER

Thank you for joining the Patients Association – you are now one of our valued members and will shortly be receiving news, updates and invitations to get involved in our work. As you will be aware, membership is absolutely free but if you would like to make a donation at any time, then please visit our ‘donation’ page.

Tell us what you think about hospital food

We're collecting your views on hospital food to help with the NHS Hospital Food Review. Please share your thoughts and encourage others to take part in this survey.

Patients face grave worry from general election results

The Patients Association reacts to the general election results

Switching to Biosimilars

If you have you been asked to switch to a new biosimilar medicine, we have created some helpful information for you.

Helpline - 0800 345 7115

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

How to make a complaint to your GP or hospital

Information about how to make a formal or informal complaint to a healthcare professional

Next of Kin

What is a Next of Kin? Does it have legal status and who should you choose?

Report your care

Our 'Tell us about your care' partnership with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Meet the team

Get to know our Chief Executive and meet the dedicated team who work here.

How we see the world

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

Membership

Join us for free today and play a vital role in ensuring everyone can access high quality health and social care services.

The difference we make

We passionately believe that everyone has the right to receive the very best care when they need it most.

Sepsis fact sheet

These are the common symptoms to look out for if you think you might have sepsis.

Our Trustees

Our Board of Trustees make sure our mission and vision are met.