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How can we create a ‘Perfect Patient Information Journey’?

Wed, 22 February 2017

Claire Murray

Those of us working in the health sector are well-used to discussing concepts like ‘self-management’, ‘shared decision-making’, and ‘patient activation’.

We all know what they mean and that they represent an undeniable good, but how do we make them a reality? How can we ensure that the 15 million people living with long-term conditions in England are supported in becoming truly active participants in their care?

Mon, 20 February 2017

Claire Tomkinson

Claire Tomkinson is Wellbeing Development Lead and Policy and Influence Team Lead at Macc, which is the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector support organisation for Manchester. Claire is also Chair of the Board of Trustees at Timebanking UK and believes that we should never ask people what they need without asking what they can give.

Thu, 9 February 2017

Usha Grieve

Compassion in Dying’s vision is a world where each individual gets the end-of-life care that’s right for them. We are a national charity working to inform and empower people to exercise their rights and choices around treatment and care. This includes supporting people to plan ahead and set out their treatment wishes for the future, in case they later become unable to make or communicate these decisions for themselves.

Mon, 6 February 2017

Dr Helen Seers

Dr Helen Seers reflects on our annual conference, at which she presented about Penny Brohn's involvement in the Realising the Value programme. We have uploaded full highlights of the conference to our website, including recordings and downloadable presentations.

Fri, 3 February 2017

Andrew Mccracken

Late in 2016 we asked our member organisations for feedback on how we are doing. We had a record number of responses and a summary of the findings is now available.

Fri, 27 January 2017

Jeremy Taylor

Jeremy Taylor, Chief Executive of National Voices, offers his reflections on our largest ever annual conference.

Wed, 25 January 2017

Samantha Jones

Healthcare in the 21^st century is changing: the NHS 'Five Year Forward View' shows that more than ever, people and communities need to be empowered to take control of their health, wellbeing and care. At today’s National Voices Annual Conference, Samantha Jones, the director of the new care models programme, reveals what it is doing to make this a reality.

Tue, 17 January 2017

David Parker-Radford

As your car engine warning light goes on, you probably fear the worst – a breakdown, a costly trip to the garage, time spent sorting out and being without the car. In health we also have these warning lights, when something feels wrong, and we have symptoms and associated fears and visit our doctor. Public health has a similar warning light system, which helps monitor the spread of infections, or the impact of diet on obesity-related disease. Living in poverty and homelessness are clear warning signals as an indicator of probable poor health.

Fri, 13 January 2017

Jeremy Taylor

Amid a media frenzy over the NHS, National Voices Chief Exec Jeremy Taylor sets out why sorting the finances in the short term should not be at the expense of reforming services in the longer term.

Tue, 10 January 2017

Ang Broadbridge

Bob helped build Mike's confidence and gave a voice to his fears.

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How can we create a ‘Perfect Patient Information Journey’?

Timebanking: Defining people and communities by what they can offer

Make it your decision

Reflections on the National Voices Annual Conference 2017

National Voices 2016 Member Survey results

Innovation, value, relationships

Helping people to help themselves

Living in poverty and homelessness is a warning sign for poor health

Crisis? What crisis?

Mike was terrified of meeting with his doctors...

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