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Lastly, we heard that patient involvement in services was important to tackle long covid.

Conclusion
Lastly, we heard that patient involvement in services was important to tackle long covid. It should also be taking place in other areas. We have previously called for the Care Quality Commission’s assessments of Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) to include consultation with patient groups and patient outcomes, and we continue to believe in the importance of this.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government Acknowledged
Accept in principle. The Government agrees that patient involvement in services is important, and that this should be taking place in all areas of health and care. The Care Quality Commission’s assessments of Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) already include consultation with patient groups and patient outcomes, and we continue to believe in the importance of this.
Addressee Bodies
Department of Health and Social Care
Timeline
Recommendation age 4.4 yrs
Report published 06 Jan 2022