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The latest resource from our project with Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB is a workshop looking at why PPGs should think about supporting clinical research. Read more
This short animation explains the potential benefits of having planned surgery at an elective surgical hub and guides you through the process. Read more
Solicitor Chris James offers tips and hints on how to go about making a complaint about healthcare you've received. Chris is a solicitor with the law firm Bolt Burdon Kemp. BBK is one of the supporters of the Patients Association. Read more
The Equality Advisory Support Service Helpline (EASS) supports individuals who have experienced discrimination or want to understand their human rights. Read more
We have a range of information and guidance if you have a quick question about your health and social care. If you read any information, please leave us feedback - every page has a link to a two-question survey.
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. Read more
Your medical next of kin is someone you nominate to receive information about your medical care. Read more
Most people will take medicines at some point in their lives. They can be used to stop you getting ill, control a condition or cure an illness. This leaflet is designed to help you understand your medicines and how to manage them. Read more
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 guidance on how to make a complaint. Read more
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. Read more
These resources focus on when a patient is in the hospital, but they may also be used as a helpful reminder whenever you are considering taking antibiotics. Read more
If you you're asked to switch to a new biosimilar medicine, we have worked with patients, clinicians and pharmacists to create resources to help you decide what’s best for you. There are also resources for healthcare professionals to better engage patients in making decisions about whether to swtich. We were also by three pharmaceutical companies, which supported this work. Read more
This page explains how to get copies of your medical records in England and Wales. Read more
Private healthcare is run separately to the NHS. It is provided by the independent sector and private patient units within NHS premises. This guide is designed to provide you with information about what to consider and what to do if things go wrong. Read more
If the medical treatment you or a family member received caused either injury or harm, and was the result of negligence, you may wish to take leagal action. Read more
You have the right to be involved in making choices about your medical treatment, the medicines you take and any operations you have. Read more
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. Read more
Social prescribing aims to help patients improve their health and well-being by connecting patients to community services run by local organisations. Read more
Social care is usually provided by your local council. This guide helps you to navigate this system. Read more
This page is to help you make the most of your GP appointment. It includes tips on how to prepare, what to ask and how to remember the information given to you. Read more
The internet can be a great place to find out more about your health condition and get support. However, it is crucial to make sure you are looking at information you can trust. This advice will help you to make sure you're accessing accurate and reliable information. Read more
Having a a medical condition or illness can put some people at risk of disease-related malnutrition. Symptoms include losing weight without trying, feeling weak or lacking in energy. We've developed resources that explain more about this health problem and what you can do to better manage your nutritional health. Read more
There are lots of organisations that provide health services. Members of Patient Voices Matter told us that this can be confusing. So we've created a short document to explain some of them. Read more
If you are considering private care, maybe for the first time, we have worked with the Independent Healthcare Providers Network to create information to help you understand how to access and pay for private healthcare. Read more