The Patients Association Annual General Meeting 2026

Our Annual General Meeting (2025) was held on 9th June 2026. Thank you to everyone who attended.

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The Patients Association Annual General Meeting 2026

Our Annual General Meeting (2025) was held on 9th June 2026.
What does it really mean to wrap services around patients?

In this session we explored what genuine person-centred care looks and feels like - and what needs to change to make it the norm, rather than the exception.
New NHS data reveals thousands of patients continue to receive unsafe and undignified corridor care

Today NHS England published corridor care data for the first time, something the Patients Association has long called for.
Share your experiences of social prescribing

We are surveying anyone who has ever had support from a Social Prescribing Link Worker, so we can learn about your experiences.

What does it really mean to wrap services around patients?

In this session we explored what genuine person-centred care looks and feels like - and what needs to change to make it the norm, rather than the exception.
Missingness: exploring why patients miss multiple appointments and how the system can support

This webinar explored 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.
Championing patient voices in healthcare campaigns

This Patient Partnership Week webinar explored how putting patient voices at the heart of healthcare campaigns leads to stronger messaging, better engagement, and meaningful change.
Patient power: energising the 10-Year Health Plan through patient partnership

Watch the recording to explore what meaningful patient agency looks like in practice, drawing on real-life insights from our helpline and focus groups.
Working together for change: a conversation with Sir Jim Mackey

Watch the recording to hear from NHS England's Chief Executive, Sir Jim Mackey, on what real partnership with patients and communities could look like in this next chapter for the NHS.
Making digital innovation work for everyone

This Patient Partnership Week 2025 session looked at inclusive design, accessibility, and patient involvement in technology development to ensure innovation truly serves everyone.
Breaking down barriers to equitable care

This Patient Partnership Week 2025 session looked at barriers faced by patients in accessing healthcare and shows ways to make services fairer for everyone.
Transforming outpatient care through shared decision-making

This Patient Partnership Week 2025 session focused on a bold new vision for reforming outpatient services in the NHS over the next decade.
Rebuilding trust and transparency: a conversation with Julian Hartley on the future of CQC regulation

Hosted by Rachel Power, Chief Executive of the Patients Association, this webinar offered a unique chance to hear directly from Sir Julian about his approach to leadership, transparency, and driving improvement.
The Patients Association's Annual General Meeting 2025

The Patients Association held its annual general meeting on 16th June 2025.

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