Coronavirus

Vaccination against COVID-19

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

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

People who are at highest risk from coronavirus are being advised to 'shield' themselves. Read more

What to do if you are unwell, how to get help locally, and how to avoid spreading coronavirus. Read more

The Patients Association remains open for business during the coronavirus outbreak. Read more

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

Patients Association welcomes restoration of in-person GP appointments

Our response to instructions to GPs to restore face to face appointments for patients who want them.
Pandemic Patient Experience II: Delays and cancellations

Most respondents to our survey had experienced delayed or cancelled appointments.
Pandemic Patient Experience II: Staying away from care?

We found that it was more common during the pandemic for patients to try to access care but struggle than to stay away voluntarily, although both happened.
Pandemic Patient Experience II: NHS 111

Our survey showed a modest increase in use of NHS 111 during the pandemic, and a mix of patient experiences - more positive than negative, but still with some cause for concern.