Patients Association: An informed patient is an empowered patient

Summary

Every day, the Patients Association hears from patients through our helpline, focus groups and surveys. Whatever the topic is, one thing unites all patients: clear, accessible information is needed to help them better understand their health and care, their options, and the system.

While conversations continue at both the national and local levels to decide how to best action the 10 Year Health Plan, patients on the ground are still facing the same challenges. We now need clear implementation plans laid out for how patients will get the information they need in a way that is accessible to them, while delivering new initiatives in partnership with patients.