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

Patients should continue to come forward for care during the five-days of strike action, but many will feel the impact. Behind every cancelled appointment is someone waiting in pain and uncertainty. We’re urging the BMA and government to enter independent arbitration immediately

We're keen to understand how the resident doctors' strike affects patients. Whether your care was delayed, changed, or not impacted at all, your feedback will help us to learn more about patient experiences. Take our short survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/DD5PF6V

Our webinar on missed appointments is happening on Wednesday this week! Book your free place to explore why this happens, and what can be done to encourage and enable patients to attend their appointments: www.patients-association.org.uk/Event/missin...

An informed patient is an empowered patient - a blog from @patients-association.org.uk added to the hub. www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #patientsafety

A major NHS England initiative makes the morning-after pill free of charge at nearly 10,000 high street pharmacies across the country. Read more about the initiative: www.emjreviews.com/general-heal...

Kids shouldn’t need a hazmat suit to play in their homes. Across the UK, too many children are growing up in homes with damp, cold, and mould—making them ill with coughs, colds, and wheezing. Hazmat Loungewear isn’t the real solution. Find out what we’re calling for.👉https://bit.ly/4nHViVo

“If there is no life-saving, essential medical urgency and factual diagnosis that means you have to perform an irreversible surgery, then you don’t do it.” – Holly Greenberry-Pullen #intersex www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

For more than 1 in 4 of us in the #UK, our homes could be making us ill because we have issues like damp, cold and mould. We shouldn't have to wear a hazmat suit to stay warm and healthy in our homes. That's why we're joining @healthequals.bsky.social in calling for a real solution: bit.ly/3LqMOo9

Corridor care has become a defining feature of the crisis in EM. The report on corridor care by the APPG on Emergency Care, complied by RCEM, reveals the scale of the issue, through a snapshot survey of Clinical Leads. Read here: rcem.ac.uk/press-rel... @appgemergencycare.bsky.social

📆 Research shows that people facing the greatest health inequalities are most at risk of ‘missingness,’ leading to poorer outcomes & widening gaps in care Join us for our upcoming webinar as we explore what leads to patients missing multiple appointments: buff.ly/dyXih2e

Progress we make in healthcare and science is because we are standing on the shoulders of giants. Incredible #women in Medicine have found ways to have their voices heard. 1/3

Co-production has always been at the heart of our work in #dementia. Our @rachaellitherland.bsky.social said this recently about co-production, as part of @spindnetworkplus.bsky.social It's not easy, it's not perfect, it's about mistakes, relationships and values.

"I surround myself with allies...You don’t have to share every part of your life to be authentic. Culture shapes us differently...At the end of the day we are all human– we just don’t always realise it. And that’s the saddest part." @thekingsfund.bsky.social blog www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...

Our amazing helpline team (a member of @helplinesuk.bsky.social) also work closely with a language service provider offering expert interpreting and translation services👂🏽🗣️✍️

Clear communication is essential to safe, high-quality care. Yet every day we hear from patients who feel lost and unsupported because they haven’t been given the information they need. Read more from Orla Fitzsimmons, Policy, Campaigns & Public Affairs Officer: buff.ly/mUp857R

Pharmacies can now provide the #MorningAfterPill free of charge. This is part of a new national service, which ends the postcode lottery for receiving free contraception. Find out more about how pharmacies can help you. https://bit.ly/3JaANCR

It’s #AskYourPharmacistWeek. Your local pharmacy offers more than you might think - from NHS services to expert health advice, all just around the corner. Pop in and speak to your pharmacist today. 👉Find out what’s available near you: https://ow.ly/6Izw50XiVjN

The 10Y Health Plan is clear about fundamental role of community in making neighbourhood health work & expects leaders to look to public to decide plans. Start with people not institutions. Build trusting relationships. Share power and resource. Learn together. www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...

1 in 4 older private renters live in homes with issues like damp, cold or mould. We’re joining @healthequals.bsky.social in calling for the urgent action to ensure all private renters live in healthy homes. Ask your MP to act: healthequals.org.uk/hazmat-loung...

Inequalities in neonatal care are stark and must be urgently addressed. We welcomed the national inquiry into maternity care, and urge DHSC to deliver it in partnership with patients, especially Black mothers and those in underserved communities www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...

New article: "Every day, @patients-association.org.uk hear from #patients. Whatever the topic is, one thing unites patients: clear, accessible information is needed to help them better understand #health & care, their options, and the system." www.patients-association.org.uk/blog/informe...

The NHS 10 Year Health Plan will only succeed with strong management and leadership. Our new long read with @unibirmingham.bsky.social explores why management matters, and what needs to change to help leaders deliver better care. Read more: bit.ly/437AuPW

"@age-uk.bsky.social's new report on corridor care highlights a scandal that has been years in the making" said our Chief Exec @rachel-p.bsky.social. One patient told us that after being left on a corridor, they felt “forgotten and vulnerable” Read our full statement: buff.ly/FSSmMqv

👉 @thercot.bsky.social has updated its Professional Standards of practice, conduct and ethics for occupational therapy, and they want to hear what you think. The Standards set out what safe, effective and ethical practice looks like for UK occupational therapy Have your say: buff.ly/A04Yeav

🚌 Better promote transportation and travel assistance supports and benefits that are available to patients. Information about these programmes should be clearly communicated and reviewed with patients, & there should be a simplified same day process for reimbursement

🧑‍⚕️ Provide education and training to health and social care staff to better meet the needs of underserved communities, address discrimination and racism, and improve health equity.

ℹ️ We created our own animation and factsheet, funded by Bristol Myers Squibb, covering what patients need to know about their rights, how to manage healthcare appointments and care, and what benefits and support may be available www.patients-association.org.uk/knowing-righ...

🏠 Further target social determinants of health such as by improving the quality of housing, and providing schemes to help supplement low-income households to address food insecurity and the high cost of living household expenses

📄 A 'health in all policies’ approach is needed to address inequalities and improve health equity.

🤝🏿 Healthcare professionals and policymakers must engage in shared decision making that emphasises listening to patients and employing a patient partnership approach.

Black History Month is coming to a close but the work to improve health equity carries on. Our report, funded by Bristol Myers Squibb, exploring how social and economic factors affect people's health gives these recommendations🧵 www.patients-association.org.uk/blog/improvi...

Hundreds of thousands of people are receiving faster care thanks to patient choice. Using all available capacity to deliver care sooner is essential, as long as #patients are well informed of their right to choose and feel in control of their care journey. www.express.co.uk/news/politic...

Every patient who has treatment brought forward no longer has their life on pause & is able to take next step in care journey. As #NHS continues to reduce backlog, it’s vital that patients are supported with clear information & real choice about options. www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

NHS health checks for women 40–74 will now include menopause advice! Millions of women can get support, spot symptoms, and feel confident seeking help. Learn more 👉 manchesterwomentogether.org.uk/menopause-healthcheck #WomensHealth #MenopauseSupport #NHS

Our data released today has found that 15 million people in the UK live with damp, mould and cold in their homes. 🔴 No one should have to live in a home that damages their health. Explore the findings from our survey here. 👉 healthequals.org.uk/data_insight...

It’s encouraging to see more patients receiving the care they need sooner, with over 6 million NHS appointments, tests and operations delivered through the independent sector in the past year. www.gov.uk/government/n...

We are recruiting for a surgeon to join the CPOC Board as Deputy Director. This is a unique opportunity to shape CPOC's perioperative care agenda and drive transformation across the NHS. Closing: 03 December 2025 Start: 01 February 2026 Info: shorturl.at/AoP7x

"True partnership with patients is the only way to rebuild confidence in the system and ensure care is accessible, safe, equitable, compassionate, and fit for the future.” – Professor Alf Collins, Trustee buff.ly/HbRLeJm

💭 Demand for mental health care keeps rising, yet many are still waiting far too long for support. Delays worsen people’s conditions — often compounded by challenges like housing or unemployment. People deserve timely, person-centred care that supports recovery and dignity.

🏥 Unsafe hospital discharge remains a major concern, particularly for older people. A lack of social care capacity plays a role, but it’s not the whole story. Too often, patients are excluded from discharge planning — leading to unsafe/distressing experiences.

⚠️ Health inequalities run through every chapter of this year’s report. Patients from minoritised backgrounds, deprived areas, autistic people, and people with learning disabilities continue to face the greatest barriers to care.

🫄 Safe, equitable maternity care is vital for giving every child the best start in life. Yet the last three State of Care reports show declining standards — with Black and Asian women still facing unacceptable disparities in outcomes.

Our wonderful friends at John's Campaign wrote a blog about @patients-association.org.uk parliamentary event on patient choice in partnership with @ihpn.bsky.social and @arthritisuk.bsky.social last week. Patient choice means EVERY patient knowing their rights johnscampaign.org.uk/post/support...

🦷 Access to NHS dental care remains a serious concern, particularly for children, especially those in deprived areas, who increasingly require decay-related extractions.

🧑‍⚕️ Many people still report good experiences of GP care, but demand keeps rising. Too many patients struggle to get help when they need it. When people can’t see a GP, they often turn to A&E — adding pressure elsewhere in the system.

🚨 The CQC's State of Care 2024/25 report paints a deeply concerning picture of health and care in England. Behind every statistic is a patient who deserves safe, timely, and compassionate care — but too often, the system is falling short. 👇 buff.ly/HbRLeJm

Join us at our free webinar looking at missed appointments. Together, we’ll explore the reasons why patients might miss their health appointments, from practical barriers to emotional and systemic factors that can make healthcare feel out of reach. Book now: buff.ly/QiF0G88

The Academic Centre for Surgery at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is running a survey to shape how the NHS uses AI in medical imaging, making it more transparent and more patient centred. Share your thoughts: buff.ly/ipJcaFx

Launch of CQC #StateOfCare report, which paints a deeply concerning picture. Behind every statistic is a patient who expects safe, timely & compassionate care, yet these findings show that health & care system is often falling short delivering these basic standards