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Bristol Myers Squibb awards the Patients Association grant to research how to improve access to healthcare for patients affected by health inequalities. Read more
Data highlights from the Public and Patient Experience of the NHS App report Read more
The results from this year’s measure of public attitudes are concerning but come as no surprise to us. Patients are in despair over the state of healthcare. Read more
The Digital Coalition's latest report explores people's use and satisfaction with the NHS App. Read more
We call on the Government and BMA to return to talks to avert the next round of strikes. Read more
State of Care, the annual review of health and social care in England, describes services in decline and inequality on the rise. The decline must be halted. Read more
With junior doctors striking for the 10th time in their prolonged dispute with the Government from the 24th February through to midnight on the 28th February, we reiterate our call for both sides to do whatever it takes to keep negotiations open. Read more
Festive season strikes will strike fear into patients waiting for care. We urge both parties to return to talks. Read more
Data highlights from the Patient Experience of Diagnostics report Read more
Survey shows patients want a better understanding of why they're sent for a test, increased speed and urgency, improved access and a greater sense of empowerment when it comes to diagnostic tests, results, and subsequent treatment and care. Read more
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. Read more
Our latest report, Shared decision making from the perspective of clinicians and healthcare professionals, is based on the views of more than 1,400 professionals. We highlight our findings in this infographic. Read more
Chair Ann Lloyd Keen has resigned as Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Patients Association. Read more
As the next round of strikes by doctors begin, we call once again on the BMA and the Government to return to talks to end the dispute. Read more
Our letter to the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak asks him to intervene to ensure the NHS has the resources it needs to deal with winter pressures and that patients get the treatment they need. Read more
We welcome the announcement that Lady Justice Thirlwall will lead the planned independent inquiry and the pledge to work in partnership with the families affected. Read more
Our statement on the planned strikes by junior doctors and consultants, and our fears for patient safety and well-being. Read more
Families affected by Letby’s crimes deserve answers as to how her offending was allowed to continue, even after concerns were raised by colleagues. Read more
The latest report by the Patient Coalition for AI, Data and Digital Tech in Health, Putting Patients First, shows how important it is to work with patients who are digitally excluded. Read more
Uptake of digital health technology during the COVID-19 pandemic was limited. Patient experience of digital tools was mixed, finds the first report from the Digital Coalition. Read more
Junior doctors begin their next wave of industrial action this Friday. Consultants will strike later this month and again in September. We make a plea for the Government to take leadership and for the BMA and the Government to hold urgent talks to reach a solution for the sake of patients. Read more
Junior doctors will go on strike on Tuesday 11th April for four days. Junior doctors are qualified doctors and they make up nearly half of the medical workforce. The Patients Association is fearful of how their absence from hospitals across England will affect patient safety. Read more
When public organisations consider changing their policies or the way they work a public consultation is considered as essential. One way of doing this is to ensure the organisation's work is informed by the public, especially those with lived experience of the services that it provides. Read more