Embracing Empathy

Transforming UK Healthcare

When a person realises he has been deeply heard, his eyes moisten. I think in some real sense he is weeping for joy. It is as though he were saying, "Thank God, somebody heard me. Someone knows what it's like to be me”

Carl R. Rogers

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Embracing Empathy

Embracing Empathy: Transforming UK Healthcare is a project dedicated to revolutionising the UK healthcare system through compassion and understanding. This initiative focuses on developing and enhancing cultures of empathy within UK healthcare practices to ensure a more compassionate and supportive environment for both patients and staff.

Why It Matters

Empathy in healthcare leads to better communication, fewer misunderstandings, and a more positive experience for everyone involved. By providing training, mentorship, and wellbeing support, healthcare staff can be equipped with the tools they need to offer the best care possible to themselves and their patients.

The Mission

Embracing Empathy Project is committed to fostering a culture of empathy across all healthcare settings in the UK. Through comprehensive training and supportive resources, an environment can be created where compassionate care is the norm, benefiting patients, healthcare professionals, and the broader community.

Who Can Participate?

All healthcare professionals and patients in both primary, secondary and tertiary sectors are invited to share their experiences within the UK Healthcare system using the questionnaire provided. Information gathered will be analysed to highlight best practice and areas of need for both staff and patients within UK Healthcare today.

Make a difference

Share your Experience

Complete our questionnaire to help foster empathetic interactions between patients and healthcare professionals. All submissions are anonymous.

Embracing Empathy