Read our full statement: www.patients-association.org.uk/news/five-da...

📆 Patient Partnership Week kicks off on Monday! Make sure you're booked on to our free webinars to explore how genuine partnership with patients can create a fairer, more responsive and more effective health and care system. Book now: buff.ly/8gYV7gS #PPW2025

Are you looking to create campaigns that do more than raise awareness and instead shift power? Join us for this #PPW2025 event to learn how championing patient voices can drive real, lasting improvements in healthcare: buff.ly/Ks18OaL Sponsored by AstraZeneca

"Today’s investment in improving GP surgeries is a much-needed step towards better access to care closer to home," read @rachel-p.bsky.social's full statement in the @DHSCgovuk press release 🔽 www.gov.uk/government/n...

❗ "We are deeply alarmed by reports that NHS trusts across England are being forced to cut staff, close services, and ration care to meet severe savings targets," @rachel-p.bsky.social on the latest @nhsproviders.bsky.social survey. Read the full statement: buff.ly/nXXEUFi

In her latest blog, @rachel-p.bsky.social stresses that NHS reforms must prioritise patient power and agency. True change means tackling inequality, listening to patients, and ensuring they have real influence over their care and treatment. buff.ly/tPSOrhE

With record low levels of public satisfaction with the NHS, @leonoramerry.bsky.social tells #HealthontheLine @nhsconfed.org that the public are concerned about waits for GP appointments and hospital care – but do not clamour for a change in how the NHS is funded. www.nhsconfed.org/podcast/how-...

"The Government must ensure this transition delivers tangible improvements and doesn't divert attention from urgent priorities like reducing waiting times and improving access to primary care" @rachel-p.bsky.social Read our full statement: buff.ly/2kON0DM

Online registrations for #Rewired25 close this Sunday at midday! Our CEO @rachel-p.bsky.social will be speaking on how digital and data can both empower and engage patients on Day 1 of the event. Find out more and book your ticket: buff.ly/1jeaXhC

Proud to have been at the launch of CORE: a new approach to inclusive communication, in partnership with Weber Shandwick today. @rachel-p.bsky.social @sarahtilsed.bsky.social CORE aims to bridge the gap for disadvantaged populations who often struggle to navigate health information and services.

This deeply moving article is written by @madisonmarriage.bsky.social, the daughter of one of our focus group participants. In it, she tells the heartbreaking story of her brother, Charlie, who tragically passed away after being unable to access the emergency medication he needed. buff.ly/4be5Nv2

Curie, a patient and member of the Patients Association, was asked about her recent experience of NHS services by the UK Government TikTok channel! We're proud to see patient voices being heard 🩵

In the run-up to #HelplinesAwarenessDay2025 we're sharing some of the frequently asked questions our helpline team receive. ☎️ If you have a question about your healthcare, call our free helpline on 0800 345 7115 or email [email protected].

Over 25 million people in England live with a long-term health condition (LTC) . Our new long read explores how technology-enabled support can bridge the gaps in our current healthcare system. @rachel-p.bsky.social @alfcollins.bsky.social @taradonnelly.bsky.social https://buff.ly/4b81Rfq

Looking forward to being a part of this roundtable with the Health Innovation Network at the HETT Show North next week #PatientPartnership #HETTNorth25

💡 Are you a patient struggling with appointments, financial concerns, or knowing your rights? Our new resources cover what support may be available to you and how you can ask for what you need: https://buff.ly/412CDM4

Did you miss the live webinar with @drrageshri.bsky.social and our CEO @rachel-p.bsky.social on the importance of listening to patients and its place in the future of healthcare? You can now watch it on demand: https://buff.ly/40NusSj

Our recent report highlights practical steps to improve cancer care for underserved communities, including locate more screening, diagnostic, and treatment services in deprived neighbourhoods #WorldCancerDay www.patients-association.org.uk/blog/improvi...

Want to know how to get a second opinion or what you should consider? Check out our article which explains the new rules and your rights to request a second opinion about your NHS healthcare. www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-i... #MarthasRule #SecondOpinion #NHS

A relatively short piece of guidance, a huge work programme ahead for the health and care system to put the Neighbourhood into the NHS (the Neighbourhood Health Service, that is). @nigel-edwards.bsky.social & I assess the scale of the challenge for @pplthinks.bsky.social ppl.org.uk/neighbourhoo...

[email protected] launched resources to help patients make most of healthcare appointments.Our animation&guide takes you through 👨🏽‍⚕️ how to prepare before 🏥 what to do during appointment 💉 steps to take after to ensure you get the best care www.patients-association.org.uk/getting-the-...

🆕 Would you like to make the most of your upcoming healthcare appointment? Our latest guide walks you through: ✔️ how to prepare before your visit ✔️ what to do during your appointment ✔️ steps to take afterward to ensure you get the best care www.patients-association.org.uk/getting-the-...

Harming children with major delays for treatment. www.theguardian.com/society/2025... #RightToRehab

📣 New publication: Designing inclusive & trusted digital health services with people Why: -Darzi report:dire state of NHS partly due to not listening to patients -people excluded from digital health because of poor design -greater opportunity to better know patients & improve services with digital

NHS constitution makes clear that patients have a right to complain & obliges the service to learn from them. But there is little evidence complaints are being systematically used to improve care. NHS does not consistently welcome, handle, respond or learn from complaints in a patient-centred manner

An effective complaints system should be an essential part of improving health services and restoring public satisfaction with the NHS. We need a change in the NHS complaints system. Read our recommendations www.healthwatch.co.uk/news/2025-01...

Has the Times sacked its Media Correspondent? Scrolling through its news list and it’s missed a huge story involving the monarchy, journalist ethics and a billion pound cover up at a hugely powerful media organisation. Surely more important than whether dogs suffer from January blues?

☎️ Our free helpline provides specialist information and guidance across all four UK nations to help you make sense of the world of health and social care. Call 0800 345 7115 or email [email protected] to speak to one of our friendly team! https://buff.ly/4gID1UW

We're excited to be part of this group as it aligns with our commitment to true patient partnership! Find out more from @thekingsfund.bsky.social 👇https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-analysis/projects/do-with

Six key steps in tackling ethnic inequalities in genomics and precision medicine - NHS Race and Health Observatory:

“she highlighted a failure to listen to patients” Not listening to patients is a huge safety issue. Why does it happen and why is it so widespread? This what I explore in my book #Unheard and try to give solutions at multiple levels. www.bbc.com/news/article...

To give the NHS a chance of planning to meet any targets from April, govt should get on with publishing what they actually are, £ allocations, & payment rules.... ...all now nearly a month later than normal; & 3 months after what would actually be useful www.ft.com/content/ab35...

Patients should be able to expect timely, dignified treatment in appropriate settings. The @rcn.org.uk's report into corridor care lays out the shocking reality, as told by nurses across the UK. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

This harrowing report paints a grim picture of the NHS stretched beyond breaking point with patients and staff bearing the brunt. Accounts of patients miscarrying, suffering cardiac arrests or their final moments in undignified conditions should shock everyone into action. We can’t wait any longer

✨LIVE WEBINAR✨ A real honour to discuss themes from #Unheard with the Chair of the @patientsassoc.bsky.social, @rachel-p.bsky.social next Thursday 23rd January at 7pm. You can sign up via this link 👇🏽 www.patients-association.org.uk/event/import...

🚨 Patients deserve safe, dignified care—not treatment in corridors. We're proud to join @rcn.org.uk and others in urging the UK Government to commit to transparency and action on this unacceptable practice #CorridorCare #NHS #PatientSafety

Thousands navigate cross-border GP and hospital care each year. If you’ve accessed healthcare across the England-Wales border, your feedback can help make improvements. Take our survey today:

"Streeting can still speed up the social care review. Why on earth isn’t Casey reporting back this summer, with final recommendations ready in a year?" The Sunday Times editorial today: www.thetimes.com/comment/the-...

For anyone who has questions about health and care, our free national helpline is available on 0800 345 7115 📞 www.patients-association.org.uk/helpline?utm...

New article from @patientsassoc.bsky.social: As #NHS leaders navigate mounting pressures, from staff shortages to service demands, tackling health inequities must be at forefront of any strategy to improve patient outcomes. Without bold action, gaps in health outcomes will widen.

Upcoming @patientsassoc.bsky.social event featured on the hub today: ▶️The importance of listening in medical care - a fireside chat with @drrageshri.bsky.social 🗓️Thursday 23rd January 2025 ⏰Begins at 7pm More details below⬇️ www.pslhub.org/events/event...

We’re excited to be event supporters of @thekingsfund.bsky.social's two-day virtual event Health and care explained! Join us to hear expert perspectives on productivity, inequalities, and workforce challenges 👉 www.patients-association.org.uk/Event/health...

Time is running out to vote for us in Slater and Gordon's #Charity of the Year programme! Voting is open until tomorrow, and your vote will help us secure funding to further improve #healthcare experiences. Thank you! buff.ly/401I11k

Great to be at the announcement of the Government's elective reform plan earlier today. @sarahtilsed.bsky.social, our Head of Partnerships and Involvement, was joined by Curie, a patient representative.

This morning, along with a wonderful patient involved in the @patientsassoc.bsky.social work, I met the Prime Minister who spoke about the Elective Reform Plan, published today. This includes greater patient choice over follow-up care & reducing #NHS waiting times before the end of Parliament.

⌛ Time is running out to vote for us in Slater and Gordon's Charity of the Year programme! Voting is open until 8th January, and your vote will help us secure funding to further improve healthcare experiences. Thank you! https://buff.ly/401I11k

I’m excited for this online conversation with @rachel-p.bsky.social! Thank you @patientsassoc.bsky.social for the invite. Sign up below ⬇️ #Unheard

I am so excited for this webinar - do sign up to the link below to hear more [email protected] as we discuss truly listening to patients

I am so excited for this webinar - do sign up to the link below to hear more [email protected] as we discuss truly listening to patients

Great session yesterday with Health Innovation on tackling #HealthInequalities through innovation. Lots of discussion about the importance of partnerships! #NHS #Community @patientsassoc.bsky.social