Patients Association survey reveals patient priorities for new Government

London, 2^nd July: Earlier this month, we ran a survey with support from Censuswide, to ask patients about their current experiences of healthcare and what they need the next Government to do to fix the health and care system.

The survey had a combination of 1,000 nationally representative respondents, as well as 210 respondents from the Patients Association newsletter – Weekly News.

The results are clear: respondents overwhelmingly support a health-in-all policies approach, with 71%[1] of patients saying they think all government departments should prioritise public health.

Those who are most unwell, experience wider health inequalities, or social deprivation are at the greatest risk of poor health outcomes. A health-in-all policies would see a cross-government strategy that sets out what different departments can do to promote patient health and well-being, and approach health and care from a holistic perspective.

“These results align with our Election Manifesto, which calls for the government to implement a health-in-all policies approach” said Rachel Power, Chief Executive of the Patients Association. “This approach would ensure that patients receive care that considers who they are, not just how their condition affects them.”

The full results from our survey will be released on Wednesday, 10^th July. For more information or updates check our website or follow us on social media.

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Notes for editors

About the survey
The research was conducted by Censuswide, among a sample of 1,000 Nationally Representative UK Respondents (aged 16+) and 210 respondents from the Patients Association newsletter – Weekly News. The data were collected between 14/06/2024 - 18/06/2024. Censuswide abides by and employs members of the Market Research Society (MRS) and follows the MRS code of conduct and ESOMAR principles. Censuswide is also a member of the British Polling Council.

About the Patients Association
The Patients Association’s purpose is to ensure that everybody can access the health and care they need to live well, by ensuring that services are designed and delivered through equal partnership with patients. It is an independent charity.

[1] ‘Yes, definitely’ and ‘Yes, somewhat’ responses combined’