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NHS waiting lists are at record numbers. Here are our recommendations about how best to support the millions of patients waiting for care and treatment. Read more
Patients Association, British Heart Foundation, Diabetes UK and others join campaign coalition to inform the policymaking process around digital health Read more
The possibility of lifting all COVID-19 restrictions on 19 July is of profound concern to us. Read why. Read more
Read our 2020 annual review to find out how the pandemic changed our working habits but didn't stop our work. Read more
Our Chief Executive, Rachel Power, reflects on a tough year for the NHS and wishes it well for the future Read more
Our response to instructions to GPs to restore face to face appointments for patients who want them. Read more
A project to use existing data to identify undiagnosed and untreated patients. Read more
Our reaction to the announcement of a 'road map' out of lockdown in 2021. Read more
Commenting on the expected NHS white paper, the Patients Association calls for a clear role for patients,. Read more
The Patients Association's strategy for 2021-5 takes patient partnership as its central strategic focus. Read more
Key information about the vaccination programmes against COVID-19, with links to official information for each devolved nation. Read more
New statement from the Patients Association, urging the NHS and Government to maintain care for all patients, and people affected by COVID-19 Read more
Our report shows that patients mostly feel confident about returning to their GPs in person, but more can be done. Read more
Find out how 2019 was a transformational year for the Patients Association Read more
Information on the smartphone apps to help with COVID-19 testing and tracing, across the nations of the UK. Read more
We announce the key findings from our survey of patients' experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
The Patients Association supports Baroness Cumberlege’s call to the Government that it acts on the recommendations of the report, First Do No Harm. Read more
Statement in response to Baroness Cumberlege's report. Read more
An overview of the rules and guidance on face masks, to help you protect others from coronavirus. Read more
How to get tested for coronavirus, and how contact tracing systems work. Read more
The Government has written to people in England identified as clinically extremely vulnerable to tell them shielding is over. But advice remains in place in the other home nations. Read more
The most recent announcements on the coronavirus outbreak, on the morning of March 26th. Read more
What to do if you are unwell, how to get help locally, and how to avoid spreading coronavirus. Read more