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Tell us your mental health support stories

We want to help people in danger of self-harm and suicide, making sure they get the support they need. Your story can help.

September 10 is World Suicide Prevention day, raising awareness of 800,000+ suicides every year globally – one person every 40 seconds.

8 September 2020

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How the new NHS COVID-19 app offers better data privacy

The NHS has just released a revamped COVID-19 contact-tracing app for testing. We look at how it addresses many of the concerns people have when it comes to their data privacy and security.

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I didn’t know what to expect when dad was taken to hospital

During lockdown, Tony was admitted to hospital with chest pains. His son, Robin, 35, talks to us about the difficulties family members face trying to find out what’s happening when a loved one is in hospital.

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"I was really upset the hospital didn't test patients who were being sent to care homes for coronavirus"

Shelina, 33, is a social worker based in a London hospital. She talked to us about the challenges giving her patients good care during the coronavirus pandemic and making sure they’re sent home from hospital safely.

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The doctor will zoom you now

The pandemic has seen a rapid roll-out of virtual NHS consultations. Working with National Voices, Traverse, and PPL, we've found out how they are working for people, and how to get the most out of the virtual health...

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Have you left hospital during COVID-19? Tell us your experience

To respond to coronavirus, hospitals across the country had to quickly change. Tell us how this has affected the care you or your loved one has received.

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People with long-term health conditions most likely to avoid care services due to COVID-19

People with long-term health conditions urged to share experiences to help improve support after research indicates that some avoided health and social care services throughout the COVID-19 crisis.

17 September 2020

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COVID-19: What people are telling us

In our latest briefing, we look at the key issues the public have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

9 September 2020

New NHS contact tracing app addresses privacy concerns

The new COVID-19 contact tracing app is now ready for testing in England. Read our response to the news that a redesigned contact-tracing app is ready for release.

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Our public Committee Meeting September 2020 supporting materials

9 September 2020

Take a look at our papers for our September Committee Meeting.

COVID-19: What people are telling us about their care

7 September 2020

Find out what the public has been telling us about health and social...

The Doctor Will Zoom You Now: getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience.

Our insight report sets out the key findings from our work with...

Our equality, diversity and inclusion statement and action plan

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of our values....