The NHS 10-Year Plan: how can I get involved?

The 10-Year Health Plan is part of the government's mission to create a better and more sustainable national health service.

The first step in this process was Lord Darzi's independent review of the NHS in England, which aimed to identify key health service challenges. Based on the findings from this review, the government is developing a plan in consultation with members of the public, patients, carers, NHS staff and organisations.

Members of the public alongside health and care staff can submit feedback on their experiences and ideas for change via the Change NHS website which will be active over the next several months.

The website is part of a series of events designed to gather ideas and opinions from people across the country.

Who can take part in this engagement?

• Everyone over the age of 16 living in England. Participation is entirely voluntary.
• There are certain questions aimed at those working in the health and care sector to ensure they can share their views and experiences, and others written specifically for those who use services.

What is the difference between public and staff feedback?

• 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.

How do I participate?

• Anyone can share their views by completing the activities on this online portal. Select start here to share your views.

Will my feedback be confidential?

• Responses to the activities 'Start here, Learning from your experiences – public' and 'Learning from your experiences – staff' will be kept confidential and will be anonymised in analysis and reporting. Find more information in the privacy policy.
• Response to the activity 'Your ideas for change' can be viewed by other people. The name you use to create your profile will be visible when you submit your idea. You can change your name at any time in your account settings.

I want to take part another way. What do I do?

• If you wish to take part in an alternative format, please email changenhs@thinksinsight.com.
• A printable version of all the portal questions is available by following this link to the start here survey. with the option to return this by post.

• If you are preparing a written response, please structure your response using the questions in the printable version and send your submission to: 

  Thinks Insight and Strategy, West Wing, Somerset House, London, WC2R 1LA.

How will I know what the outcome of this engagement is?

• Sign up to receive updates on the different phases of this engagement.

I have more questions 

If you've got any more questions about taking part, read the FAQ page, or email changenhs@thinksinsight.com.