Ethical and societal issues

2020 - Consultation response - ABPI code of practice
We welcome the principles and approach to working with voluntary sector organisations of the ABPI's code.

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Patients Association response to the Darzi Review

Lord Darzi has today released his diagnosis of the NHS. We welcome Lord Darzi's stark NHS diagnosis, and call for urgent patient-centred reforms.
The role of data in joining services around patients

Concerns about privacy and safety of patient data were highlighted in the last of our Patient Partnership Week webinars for 2024, with Rebecca Llewellyn from NHS England and patients Sandra Rennie and Amin Islam.
Communication strategies for patients

Poor communication between the health system and patients is a big issue for many patients. Our panel discussed some of the problems and what the solutions could be.
Empowering patients as equal partners in care

Why aren't patients always treated as equals in their own care? We looked at the reasons why, in this webinar during Patient Partnership Week 2024.

Barriers to care

Why do some patients experience barriers to receiving the healthcare they need? Our webinar panel identified some of the barriers and how to overcome them.
The role of social and economic conditions on our health

Towards an equitable and effective healthcare system.
Making the availability of quality care a national priority

Seize this general election as the moment to be ambitious about health and care.
The importance for two-way communication

Patients tell us poor NHS communication has a real impact on their health and well-being. That’s why genuine two-communication between the NHS and patients is one of our election demands.
Ensuring the NHS has the workforce patients deserve

In our general election manifesto we call on the next Government to pledge to fund and deliver the existing NHS workforce plan in full. Here’s why that’s important.
First stage of crucial work on health inequities published

Social and economic conditions affect people’s health. Our latest project looks at their impact on people living with blood disorders and cancers. Here’s what we’ve found so far.
New project focuses on improving health equity

Bristol Myers Squibb awards the Patients Association grant to research how to improve access to healthcare for patients affected by health inequalities.
Martha's Rule - a major step for patient partnership

The Government has confirmed Martha's Rule will be introduced in 100 NHS sites across England beginning in April 2024.
The Patients Association manifesto: Patients can’t wait

We published our manifesto in January 2024. It set out what the next Government must do to ensure people get the care they need to live well.
The Patients Association launches general election manifesto

The next Government must ensure people are able to get the care they need. Reversing the normalisation of the crisis the NHS faces and rebuilding the service's relationship with patients must be addressed. Our manifesto spells out how to make that happen.

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