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The Patients Association is an advocacy group operating in the UK that aims to improve patients' experience of healthcare. Established in 1963, it became a registered charity in 1991. The Patients Association works with patients directly: they are its members and supporters, and also the people who benefit from the organisation's help and advice services. The Chair is Lucy Watson, and the Chief Executive is Rachel Power. Sir Robert Francis QC is the President.