NHS England recruiting for patient representatives
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NHS England is recruiting four patient representatives for the Clinical Priorities Advisory Group (CPAG). This is the body that makes formal recommendations about how NHS England should decide its priorities for specialised services. The post is being advertised for a length of one year in the first instance, which will then be renewable for a period of up to three years.
The role of patient public members of the CPAG is to:
- Bring independent judgement and experience from a patient perspective
- Act as an ambassador for patient and public participation
- Provide strategic advice and assurance that the views of patients and the public have been sought and considered in the delivery of the commissioning products presented for consideration by CPAG.
The deadline for applications is 15 September 2019. Find out more about the vacancies here.
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Attend Patient Safety Learning's annual conference
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Patient Safety Learning’s annual conference takes place on 2 October in London, and patients and members of the public are invited to attend.
Rachel Power, the Patients Association’s Chief Executive, will be speaking at the event, along with an array of national experts and leaders in healthcare including Professor Ted Baker, Chief Inspector of Hospitals at the Care Quality Commission, and Professor Alison Leary, Chair of Healthcare and Workforce Modelling at London South Bank University. The annual Patient Safety Learning Awards will also be presented at the event, with the conference closing with a drinks reception.
While tickets are typically priced at £199, Patient Safety Learning has reserved a number of complimentary tickets for patients, carers or patient representatives. You can apply for tickets by emailing info@patientsafetylearning.org, putting 'Patient tickets' in the subject line.
In the text of your email, please include:
- Your name and address
- The number of tickets you want (four max)
- How you heard about the ticket offer
- Whether you are applying as patient yourself, as a carer for a patient, or as a patient representative. If you are, or were, a carer for a patient, it is ok to apply even if the patient is unable to come or if they are sadly no longer with us.
- Your interest in patient safety.
Patient Safety Learning will review applications. Tickets are limited and the deadline for applications is 25 September. If you have any questions or would like more information, email info@patientsafetylearning.org.
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Consider supporting the Patients Association with a legacy
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All of us at some time will need to access health and social care services, and the Patients Association is committed to supporting all patients, their carers and their families. Last year we supported thousands of people with their health and social care concerns and queries – but we need your support to help us continue this important work.
Leaving a donation in your will can allow us to continue providing our helpline, reaching more patients who need help or information about their care. A legacy can also support our campaigns for the changes to healthcare services that are desperately needed. Next week marks the start of Remember a Charity Week, a campaign that encourages more people to consider leaving gifts in wills, after taking care of family and loved ones. No matter how big or how small, anything you can give will be greatly appreciated. Find out more about leaving a legacy here.
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Our helpline: providing free and confidential advice
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Our helpline is central to our overall mission, and we hear from thousands of people needing support and guidance each year. We offer reliable, practical support and trustworthy information to help patients make sense of the complex health and social care system. We work to ensure that people understand their rights as a patient, carer or family member, and 96% of callers would recommend our helpline to their friends and family.
Whether your experience has been positive or one that could have been better, we’d like to hear from you to see what we can do to help. Our partnership with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) means when you call our helpline or email us, it makes a real difference.
To get in touch with our helpline team and share your thoughts of health and care services, call 020 8423 8999, email helpline@patients-association.com or visit our website. We also operate a Live Chat function on weekdays between 2 - 5pm for people who wish to receive advice online.
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What our team is reading this week
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