The Patients First Coalition campaign, run by This Is Purpose, was originally established in 2024 to be part of the new national conversation on healthcare, technology and prevention to shape cross-party priorities ahead of the General Election.
With the Government’s decision to return the NHS to direct democratic control, the Patients First Coalition campaign worked to deliver the message that collaboration, technology and prevention would deliver the best outcomes for patients.
The Patients First Coalition came to an end with the publication of the NHS 10-year plan in July 2025 which you can read here.
The Patients First Coalition was Chaired by former NHS Nurse and Former Public Health Minister Rt Hon Anne Milton
Why it matters:
7 million people in Britain today are currently on an NHS waiting list.
Just 29% of people are currently satisfied with healthcare services in Britain.
371,000 people are waiting more than a year to be seen for treatment.