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Today’s launch of our new report – Rolling out social prescribing: Understanding the experience of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector – is the result of months of engagement with the wider community and charity sector.

Last year, we contributed to a National Voices report that looked into people’s experiences of being on NHS waiting lists. People talked about a lack of control and an inability to “get on with one’s life”. Some described “fighting” the system, and described the sense of being in an information vacuum for long periods of time.

The refreshed Accessible Information Standard recognises that real health equity begins with accessible, understandable information and effective communication across NHS services. For many, equitable access has long been a promise; this update is a vital step towards making it a common practice.

National Voices’ Policy and Projects Officer, Elizabeth Hoda, reflects on key takeaways from NHS ConfedExpo 2025, highlighting the role of the VCSE sector and lived experience ingrained in the event.

National Voices’ Policy Manager, Tessa Fulton, shares her reflections on collaborating with ICSs to learn and improve how community engagement practices can meaningfully address health inequalities.