The Richmond Group

We are delighted that Diagnosis Connect, a new partnership between government and our member charities, has been announced. Read our CEO @DuleepAllirajah's statement below.

We’re delighted to see Diagnosis Connect being taken up by the government, an approach we’ve been championing for people newly diagnosed with lung conditions. We all have a role to play in supporting the NHS and keeping patients safe and supported. We are committed to doing our…

ICYMI, BHF has helped fund new research by @TheKingsFund that explores how Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) can tackle cardiovascular disease (CVD). This illustrates the need to prevent CVD and how ICSs can play a pivotal role in supporting this ⬇️ CVD is responsible for around a…

Connecting people into vital information and support when they are diagnosed with a health condition is vital. We're proud to be part of the @RichmondGroupOC and to see this important step towards better-connected care.

📣 The Government has just announced Diagnosis Connect – a major step forward for people newly diagnosed with diabetes and other long-term health conditions. We've been very active in calling for this, and we're thrilled to see the Government taking it forward!

We look forward to working in partnership to ensure support is available for people from day one. The moment someone hears ‘you’ve got cancer’ their lives are turned upside down. Having the right support is vital. Find support on our website: macmillan.org.uk

We're delighted by @Keir_Starmer's announcement about a new service, Diagnosis Connect, which will refer people with long term health conditions like #arthritis to trusted charities and support orgs at diagnosis. Read our full statement: versusarthritis.org/news/2025/july… @RichmondGroupOC

Today, the government has announced a Diagnosis Connect service with the @RichmondGroupOC charities and others, connecting people into vital information and support when they are diagnosed with a health condition.🧵1/3

When you are diagnosed with a health condition, you need to understand what information and support is available to you. That’s why it’s fantastic news that the government has committed to referring more people into the vital support that charities can provide.

We're pleased to see the government launch the first phase of Diagnosis Connect. This new initiative builds on the great work of many charities in supporting people as soon as they are diagnosed with a health condition. @RichmondGroupOC

Great to hear @Keir_Starmer announce funding for Diagnosis Connect which will connect people from diagnosis with informatuon & support from specialist charities. All of us @RichmondGroupOC are delighted to have the opportunity to build this with @DHSCgovuk @VersusArthritis

We're in Parliament for our member @ParkinsonsUK's event, hearing about how to improve care for people with Parkinson's, and their work supporting the NHS. Here's John sharing his experience of Parkinson's:

And now there is a webinar on THURSDAY 17th JULY sharing the learning: linkedin.com/posts/together…

The 10 Year Health Plan has landed, but will it deliver real change? Our Policy Manager, Beth Colliety, shares what we are glad to see, where we are urging more and what must happen next to turn this vision into reality for patients and communities ➡️shorturl.at/MCuBq

Our initial response to the 10 Year Health Plan. The right ambitions but questions still to be answered about delivery.

The Richmond Group of Charities welcomes the Government's 10 Year Health Plan, published yesterday. Read our CEO @DuleepAllirajah's response below.

As we dissect the 10 Year Health Plan, I just wanted to say a huge congrats to @so_says_sally for leading the process. Thanks for engaging with & listening to our sector & doing so with good humour & maintaining an unflappable demeanour.

The @RichmondGroupOC response to the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan & in particular the neighbourhood health section. gov.uk/government/new…

5 Key takeaways from the session: 1. Start with what patients want 2. Allow time for relationships to develop 4. Policy makers should be permissive not prescriptive 5. Care coordination means getting professionals to talk to each other. #nhsconfedexpo

Massive thanks to our panel, @jmdtaylor1, @Chair_Napc and Kate Petts from North Central London Health Alliance for a great discussion on how we ensure that neighbourhood health looks & feels different for patients. #nhsconfedexpo