About Us
The Patients Association is an independent patient charity campaigning for improvements in health and social care for patients. Uniquely for a charity with a remit covering all health and care issues, we work with patients directly: they are our members and supporters, and also the people who benefit from our help and information services. Through our helpline we provide information to thousands of people each year about the health and social care system.
We also speak to government, the NHS and other stakeholders about patients' priorities and concerns, to ensure the patient voice is heard and acted upon.
Our purpose is to ensure everybody can access and benefit from the health and care they need to live well, by ensuring that services are designed and delivered through equal partnership with patients.
Press releases
The Untold Patient Stories: Shedding the light on the realities of life...
London, 8 th May: The Patients Association is running a webinar following the publication of Future Health’s recent report, The Forgotten... read more
08.05.2024 • By The Patients Association
Patients value NHS App but not all users able to access information they...
Embargoed until 00.01 27 th March 2024 London, 27 th March: Patients in England value the NHS App, but some users say there are limits... read more
26.03.2024 • By The Patients Association
New report shows patients value NHS diagnostic services but face...
EMBARGOED: 00:01 GMT 13 February 2024 London, 13 th February 2024 – UK patients want better access to early and accurate diagnosis of... read more
12.02.2024 • By The Patients Association
