Antivirals for COVID-19 infection

Treatments are available for COVID-19. This page provides information and links to who is eligble and how to get treatment. Read more
Vaccination against COVID-19

Key information about the vaccination programmes against COVID-19, including boosters, with links to official information for each devolved nation. Read more

Coronavirus

Testing for COVID-19

Most people no longer have access to free tests for COVID-19. On this page we’ve information and links on how to get tests now and who is still eligible for free tests. Read more

Antivirals for COVID-19 infection

Treatments are available for COVID-19. This page provides information and links to who is eligble and how to get treatment. Read more

Vaccination against COVID-19

Key information about the vaccination programmes against COVID-19, including boosters, with links to official information for each devolved nation. Read more

Smartphone apps

Information on the smartphone apps to help with COVID-19 testing and tracing, across the nations of the UK. Read more

Rules about the wearing of face masks

The legal requirment to wear face maskes has been lifted in all the nations of the UK. Read more

Self-isolation and tracing in the UK

Self isolation rules across the UK and the different test and trace systems. Read more

Latest advice for people previously considered clinically extremely vulnerable to COVID-19

The Government has issued new advice for people in England identified as clinically extremely vulnerable. and also for immunocompromised patients. Different advice is in place for people in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Read more

Coronavirus – don’t be caught out by fake news

False information is easy to find on the internet. This article gives advice on not getting caught out by fake news about coronavirus. Read more

Latest

The Patients Association annual general meeting 2022

Join us to hear about our work in 2021 and plans for the rest of this year, at this year's annual general meeting.
The patient voice: The secret weapon against superbugs

Last year, we held an advisory board with the pharmaceutical company Pfizer to discuss how patients could be more involved in the fight against superbugs. Highlights from the meeting are now available. They include suggestions on how important patient partnership is when treating patients with serious infections and the need to look at the threat of superbugs from the patient’s point of view.
PVM Blog: NHS must provide accessible information

Ray is a member of Patient Voices Matter, our lived experience group. He does not feel the NHS is good at listening to patients or providing accessible information.
PVM Blog: Cancer diagnosis led to patient advocacy

Tara developed breast cancer when her children were very young. Her experiences led her to join service user groups, and from there she has spent decades advocating for other patients, including now with Patient Voices Matter

Seeing your medical records

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

Your medical next of kin is someone you nominate to receive information about your medical care.
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).
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 advice on how to make a complaint.
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.
How we see the world

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

Meet our Chief Executive, President and Trustees.
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.
Report your care

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

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.