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Finding trustworthy information online The Patients Association

Buying medicines online can be dangerous. You should only buy medicines from registered online pharmacies. The General Pharmaceutical Council – www.pharmacyregulation.org– operates … See more

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Private healthcare

WebPrivate healthcare is run separately to the NHS. It is provided by: Private patient units within NHS premises. You are responsible for fees. This might mean you pay for it yourself or …

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Improving your nutritional health The Patients Association

WebThe Patients Association Nutrition Checklist, updated in 2021, is a guide for signs that you may need nutritional help or extra nourishment. It asks questions about …

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Health must be at the heart of all government policies

WebWe recently published our manifesto for the upcoming general election, outlining a vision for improving healthcare services and rebuilding the relationship …

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Self-management The Patients Association

WebSelf-management aims to empower people with long-term conditions to take control of their treatment. It is a set of approaches which help you manage your own health. This could …

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion The Patients Association

WebLate in 2021 trustees and the leadership team came together for a morning to discuss equality, diversity and inclusion within the Patients Association supported by the …

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Healthcare jargon buster dictionary The Patients Association

WebWe have put together a jargon buster dictionary designed to give straight forward explanations for many healthcare terms.. The document was developed by our lived …

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How we see the world The Patients Association

WebThe 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 …

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You and your dentist The Patients Association

WebThe helpline is open from 9.30 am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, and calls outside these times are returned as soon as possible during opening hours. If you would like to contact the …

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News The Patients Association

WebPatient experience of digital tools was mixed, finds the first report from the Digital Coalition. The Patients Association is a charity dedicated to supporting the rights and interests of …

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Long term conditions The Patients Association

WebA long-term condition is an illness that cannot be cured. It can usually be controlled with medicines or other treatments. Examples of long-term conditions include diabetes, …

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Legal advice The Patients Association

WebIf you would like to contact the helpline, please call free on 0800 345 7115, or visit the Patients Association helpline page on our website for more information. If the medical …

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Making a complaint about healthcare services

WebFor further information on who to speak to call our free helpline on 0800 345 7115. Choice 2 – making a complaint. All healthcare providers have a complaint policy. …

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Hospital Food Review 2020 The Patients Association

WebThe Patients Association ran a survey of patients asking them what they thought of hospital food. We were commissioned by the Department of Health and …

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Tell us about your care: Patients Association and Care Quality

WebWhat is the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and what does it do? CQC makes sure health and social care services provide people with safe, effective, compassionate, high-quality …

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Communications and engagement toolkit for people working in …

WebPeople living in deprived areas experience the most significant health inequalities in terms of access, experience and outcomes. Engaging with people living in those communities …

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What is the GP Patient Survey and why you should take part

WebThe GP Patient Survey enables patients to feedback on their experience of their GP practice and other healthcare services. It is Europe’s largest patient experience …

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How to write to your MP

WebTips for writing to your MP. Keep any letter short – no more than two sheets of writing paper. Use the correct title - MP, MSP, MS, MLA. When you write to them for …

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Seeing your medical records The Patients Association

WebIf you would like to contact the helpline, please call free on 0800 345 7115, or visit the Patients Association helpline page on our website for more information. This page was …

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