Voice

We all know how crucial evidence is to research. Over the last year Alzheimer’s Society has been considering the evidence surrounding how it involves people affected by dementia in research.

James Sanderson welcomes the publication of the Voluntary Voices report exploring the voluntary sector's vital role in delivering personal health budgets. 

As one of seven citizen ambassadors for Surrey Heartlands, mother-of-two Sally Dack talks about her professional and personal experiences and what she hopes to achieve.

In this blog post, Chinwe Ude shares how Darent Valley hospital in Kent has improved and changed epilepsy services for children and their families, based upon their needs.

After training to be a dietitian, Heather worked in the NHS from 2010 to 2016.  She is now using her dietetic skills to support the work of The Vegan Society. In this blog post, Heather describes what person-centred care looks like through the lens of veganism.

Asking the right questions, at the right time, can make a real difference to the decisions people make about their treatment and care throughout their lives, including at the end of life.

Jennifer Noel has a background in human rights, specialising in patients' rights in end-of-life care.

Jeremy Taylor, Chief Executive of National Voices, blogs about rationing, health and care funding, and what the future holds.

Gary Copitch, Chief Executive at People's Voice Media, shares how Community Reporting can empower people with lived experience to tell their own, authentic stories, offering valuable and understanding insight into their realities.

Following publication of the Six principles for engaging people and communities, the NHS Youth Forum provide a constructive response outlining how and why children and young people’s voices must be heard.