Join Side-by-Side and Make Healthcare Better for Everyone
Do you want your voice to shape the future of healthcare? Side-by-Side is your chance to make a real difference. We’re a group of patients, carers, and community members working with NHS teams to improve services and research and we’d love you to join us.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Sign up today and start shaping the future of healthcare.
Email: hoiwh.takepart@nhs.net
Call: 0300 123 3994
Why get involved?
Your experience matters. Whether you’ve lived through a health condition, cared for someone, or simply want to champion patient voices, your perspective can change how care is delivered.
See your impact. From influencing research priorities to improving patient care, your ideas will help create meaningful change.
Grow and connect. Learn new skills, meet inspiring people, and gain experience in research and quality improvement.
Shape Research
Help shape research so it reflects what really matters to patients.
Quality Improvement
Join quality improvement projects to make services better.
Support and training
Support staff training and patient engagement.
Real impact
Share your story and help create clear, accessible information.
Flexible and Supported
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Meetings: Six times a year (2–3 hours), online or in person.
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Choose activities that fit your life—we’ll explain time commitments and stay flexible.
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Full support, training, and reasonable adjustments provided.
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Recognition and reimbursement for your time and expenses.
Curious about what we do and how you can be involved?
Download our Side-by-Side guide to find out more --------->
Real Stories, Real Impact
Curious about what it’s like to be part of Side-by-Side? Hear directly from our members about the difference they’ve made. From shaping research priorities to improving patient care, these stories show how lived experience can drive meaningful change. Explore their journeys and discover how your voice could make an impact too.
Frequently asked questions
Hear from our S-B-S members
Amanda
S-B-S Member
Side by side for me so far has been a voyage of discovery. I have discovered myself and attributes that I never knew I had.
I have discovered what it is like for those who are all part of delivering our care to the nation and I have discovered most importantly how we can come together to move our aspirations into action to improve that care and the quality of it.
