Our supporters
- Which? has high-profile support for the Impatient for Change campaign
- Find out what Which?s celebrity supporters have to say
We’ve received lots of high-profile support for the Impatient for Change campaign. Find out why our celebrity supporters are impatient for change below.
Dr Mark Hamilton
A&E doctor and media medic
"People suffer enough worry and anxiety when they go into hospital. They don't want to have to think about the levels of cleanliness in their ward or whether they will get good good at the right time.”
Lynn Faulds-Wood
Consumer champion and former BBC Watchdog presenter
"Patients have the right to clean wards, nutritious food and regular information during their hospital stay. The Which? Impatient for Change campaign will help to deliver these rights."
Esther Rantzen CBE
TV presenter
"We feel helpless and horrified seeing uncaring NHS staff or shabby and unhygienic conditions, and there can be no doubt that the staff also feel frustrated if they cannot work at their best."
Dr Mark Porter MBE
GP and media medic
"A significant minority of my patients are unhappy with aspects of their care, but few raise their concerns with the hospital. If they did the powers that be would be more likely to take steps to redress problems like dirty wards and substandard food.”
John Stapleton
TV presenter
"Patients have a right to feel comfortable, confident and listened-to in hospital. Which?’s Impatient for Change campaign has recognised this and that is why I support it. Let’s make our hospitals the patient focussed places they need to be."
William Roache MBE
Actor
"People going through a tough time need to feel cared for, looked after and reassured. This is why I am a great supporter of the Which? Impatient for Change campaign."
Bob Wilson
Sports personality
"Which?’s Impatient for Change campaign highlights the problems people are experiencing whether they are going into hospital themselves or visiting a loved one.”
Geoff Thomas
Former professional footballer
"Going into hospital is a daunting experience. People don't want to have to worry about other aspects such as cleanliness and food; they have enough to think about. People should be able to feel confident and cared for.”
Dr Chris Steele MBE
GP, media medic and 'Health Journalist of the Year – 2007'
“Many people find hospital a daunting experience. What can make it worse is having extra elements to worry about such as Hospital Superbugs, whether the food is nutritious and in some cases the level of care from the hospital staff.”
Dr David Bull
Media medic and TV presenter
"We should all feel confident about going into hospital. No one should have to worry about whether their ward or bathroom is going to be clean or whether they will get healthy food at a convenient time. Being in hospital can be frightening enough."