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New research published by Carers UK for Carers Rights Day (24 Nov 2022) shows vast numbers of people new to caring, 12,000 a day, prompting a rethink of how we identify unpaid carers.

I very much believe that better use of data by the NHS has the potential to save lives. During the pandemic we saw this very clearly, with the data sharing rules in a national emergency allowing infection rates and outcomes to be tracked, and for the vaccine programme to be targeted more effectively. In peace time too the NHS has begun to use data more effectively, for example the increased use of the summary care records.

In April, The Healthcare Show, one of three co-located Health Plus Care events, brought together thought leaders from across health and social care. The host of topics under discussion included acting on inequality to ensure safety for those accessing care, leaning into lived experience, and thinking about elements of health and care more broadly. Attending on behalf of National Voices to determine policy priorities in the sector, the following reflects on my time at the event.

Jason Yiannikkou, a Director in the Department of Health and Social Care, discusses the Health and Care Act which received Royal Assent in April. He reflects on the importance of partnership working with local government and the VCSE sector in the delivery of integrated care, and the next phase of reform.

This Share for Better Care Week, National Voices’ Chief Executive, Jacob Lant, explores why hearing from patients is so crucial in developing a full picture of health and care services.

Birthrights champions respectful care during pregnancy and childbirth by protecting human rights. International Women’s Day 2023 falls on Birthrights’ 10th anniversary. Ten years ago, our founders were determined to address the lack of awareness of women and birthing people’s rights through pregnancy and childbirth.

As our work advocating for inclusive and person centred care has ramped up in recent years, we have been working hard to use our influence to make what matters to people matter in primary care.