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The Mandate should come from the People says National Voices

See the Health Service Journal (HSJ) for an incisive opinion piece on the Mandate to the NHS Commissioning Board by National Voices’ Don Redding.

What does Health & Social Care Act mean for patients?

In an article on The Guardian Healthcare Network, National Voices’ Don Redding assesses the impact of the reforms on patients. He flags the opportunities brought in by the new focus on integration and the patient involvement clauses, strengthened by the National Voices and Health Foundation campaign.  And he flags concerns raised by National Voices members.

Patient Involvement in the Health & Social Care Act - new briefing

A key change came late in the Bill when, following a campaign by National Voices and the Health Foundation the government agreed to amend for a second time the duties for commissioners to secure the involvement of 'each patient' in their care and treatment.

We regard these changes as very significant -- the most direct reference in the Act to the vision of 'no decision about us, without us', and one which if followed through may make the biggest difference to the quality of services as experienced by patients.

End the Care Crisis Lobby

National Voices took part in the recent End the Care Crisis Lobby alongside hundreds of older and disabled people, their families and carers who travelled to Westminster with the same message for Parliament: we must end the crisis in our social care system

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