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This week Healthwatch England published a report showing that 1.5 million working-age disabled people in England are missing out on social care. In this article, member Chris Orchin, who was Chair of Healthwatch Isle of Wight for nearly a decade, explains the work the organisation does. Read more
Originally meant to join us for The Untold Patient Stories webinar in May, Shakeela shares her experiences of living with a long-term health condition. Read more
When Mandy’s mother was in hospital, she tried to raise concerns about her mum’s deteriorating health. This is her story of what happened. Read more
Member Brian Finney says local integrated care boards’ public meetings are a way patients can seek to influence local health services. He offers advice to other patients on how to be a critical friend to the NHS. Read more
One of our helpline advisers is a patient and carer too. In this blog she reflects on what she heard from other patients and carers calling in to Radio 4's You and Yours’ programme on NHS waiting lists. Read more
Jane Chapple chronicles her journey towards diagnosis and treatment for hypothyroidism. Read more
Alison Stone, Head of Programmes and Engagement working on behalf of use MY data members, highlights the benefits of sharing our patient data with medical researchers and the impact it has on healthcare. Read more
Member Samina Begum partnered with us to develop the six principles of patient partnership. She writes why she wanted to be part of this important work. Read more
Member Verite Reily Collins has exercised her right to choose where she receives her NHS care, not just once, but three times. She describes how to do it. Read more
Andrew Dougal, outgoing Chair of the Public Health Agency in Northern Ireland, explains how partnership working leads to better public health. Read more
Christiana Melam, Chief Executive of the National Association of Link Workers, and one this year's Patient Partnership Week speakers, explains how Social Prescribing Link Workers can help combat escalating health challenges, unlocking health and happiness. Read more
Sara Turle is passionate about patients working in partnership with the healthcare system. In this article, she writes about how patients and professionals can work and support one another. Read more