Read our full statement welcoming @theHSSIB investigation into patient care in temporary care environments:

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RT @ptsafetylearn: 🆕Raising awareness of normal pressure hydrocephalus: an often misdiagnosed condition🆕. A new blog by @SHINEUKCharity fea….

By properly listening to people who use and care about services, the NHS can understand their diverse health needs better and focus on what matters. This new policy sets out how @NHSEngland meets its commitment to partnership with people and communities:

We're working with @RCollEM to help inform a report outlining the prevalence and impact of corridor care in A&E departments, highlighting both patient and clinician experiences and setting out recommendations for the future. Share your views:

👋 Our helpline is now closed for the Bank Holiday weekend! We'll be open again from 9:30am on Tuesday 26th August to answer your calls and emails. Take a look at our website for a range of useful patient information and guidance:

RT @covidinquiryuk: /1 Every Story Matters is the largest public listening exercise ever undertaken by a UK public inquiry. So far we h….

RT @NHSuk: If you need urgent dental treatment over the bank holiday weekend, contact your usual dentist. If you cannot reach your dent….

RT @SickleCellUK: Help shape sickle cell & infections research! 🧪We’re looking for people 18+ living with or caring for someone with sickle….

RT @mentalhealth: Shift work poses unique challenges to your mental health. Find out how to look after your mental health while working sh….

📱 @NHSEngland has launched a new NHS WhatsApp Channel! Join to receive trusted info on :.- public health campaigns (e.g. flu, COVID-19).- health alerts and seasonal advice.- key NHS updates and announcements.- myth-busting and fact-checking content . How to join 👇

Patients tell us that getting vital tests, scans and checks at a time and location that works for them can make a huge difference. Read our full statement on this welcome announcement from @DHSCgovuk:

Would you like to make the most of your upcoming healthcare appointment? Our guide walks you through:.✔️ how to prepare before your visit.✔️ what to do during your appointment.✔️ steps to take afterward. This project was sponsored by GSK:

🎧 New podcast: energising the 10-Year Health Plan through patient partnership.If the Plan is to deliver real change, patient partnership must be more than a buzzword, it must be the foundation. Listen back to this session from Patient Partnership Week

The @CPOC_News is recruiting for its next Patient Lead to join in December 2025 for a three year tenure on the CPOC Board.

What does a rare cancer diagnosis feel like? Isolating? Confusing? Linda shares her 15-year journey of misdiagnosis, treatment, and advocacy in our blog:

RT @NHSEngland: Today is International Neonatal Nurses’ Day. Thank you to our neonatal nurses for supporting families and providing roun….

🤔 Not sure where to turn to with health or social care questions? Get free, confidential guidance from our helpline. Give our team a ring on 0800 345 7115 (Mon-Fri, 9:30am-5pm) or email helpline@patients-association.org.uk.

📊 Data plays a vital role in helping to understand inequalities in health. 🆕 The @NHS_RHO's new interactive Health Action Resource Platform displays NHS performance data broken down by ethnicity across regions, systems, or providers. Take a look:

RT @NHSuk: Hay fever is a common allergy that causes sneezing, coughing and itchy eyes. You cannot cure it, but there are things you can d….