NHS staff are working hard to get services back on track, reduce waiting lists and consistently deliver the best care.
The 10-Year Health Plan will set out how the NHS nationally will deliver an NHS fit for the future, creating a truly modern health service designed to meet people’s changing needs.
The plan will be co-developed with the public, staff and patients.
Engagement work has started to get you your views, experiences and ideas. These will help to shape immediate steps and long-term changes.
Whether you have a little to say or a lot, you can get involved.
Go to change.nhs.uk to find out how you can take part.
Got a question?
What is the purpose of this engagement?
To gather feedback from the general public and people working in health and care to inform decision-making on the government’s 10-Year Health Plan for England.
Read more about the purpose of this engagement.
Why is my feedback important?
As patients, members of the public or frontline staff, you see directly what’s working and what could be improved. The NHS can only be made fit for the future if we learn from your experiences and your priorities.
Your feedback will directly inform the development of the government’s 10-Year Health Plan for England.
Alongside your feedback, we will take into account a wide range of contributions, including further research and feedback from experts and partners.
Who can take part in this engagement?
Everyone aged over living in England.
There are certain questions aimed at health and care sector workers to ensure they can share their views and experiences. Others are written specifically for people who use services.
How do I get involved?
Anyone can share their views by completing the activities on the online portal. Start the first questionnaire.
Is my feedback confidential?
Responses to the following activities on the portal will be kept confidential and will be anonymised in analysis and reporting
- Start here
- Learning from your experiences – public
- Learning from your experiences – staff
Find more information about the privacy policy.
Responses to the activity ‘Your ideas for change’ can be viewed by other people. You can choose to leave an idea without leaving your name but your username will be visible. These responses will be moderated to remove any inappropriate or harmful content.
How will the ideas and opinions I contribute feed into the 10-Year Health Plan for England?
The ideas that you contribute will be considered alongside those generated through a wide range of other engagement over the coming months. This includes hearing from people who are less able to get involved online and lots of other groups.
What is the difference between public and staff feedback?
All feedback from both groups is valued and will be considered equally.
Staff and the public will both have unique insights about what needs to change in the NHS, which government ministers need to hear as they write the 10-Year Health Plan for England.
I want to take part another way. What do I do?
If you or someone you care for wishes to take part in an alternative format, please email changenhs@thinksinsight.com
Who is running this engagement?
Department of Health and Social Care is leading this work alongside NHS England
- Thinks Insight & Strategy is an independent research agency adhering to the Market Research Society (MRS) Code of Conduct. The Department for Health and Social Care has commissioned Thinks to carry out this research on their behalf.
- Kaleidoscope Health and Care is providing expertise on workforce engagement, acting as a champion for staff voices.
- The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) is providing expertise on policy and implications, ensuring the engagement is informed by latest evidence.
NHS Greater Manchester: Fit for the Future
We have also been running our own engagement work to design an NHS fit for the future of everyone who lives and works in the region.
Find our more about fit for the future in Greater Manchester
