Share your story

#ItCanHappenToAnyone

We know that behind every story of avoidable medical harm is a real person whose life has been affected. This Christmas, as part of our It Can Happen to Anyone campaign, we want to share the voices of people who have lived through these experiences.

Your words will help shine a light on patient safety by reaching people in power, the wider public, and those within healthcare. Contributions may be shared in the AvMA newsletters, on our website, on social media, and with campaign partners, to amplify calls for change. After the campaign, we may also get in touch with updates or invitations to take part in related advocacy or consultation work (optional). If you have a story to share, please submit it below. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please note: If you require support or advice regarding a case of medical harm, please refer to the Help & Advice section of our website. Submissions to this form are only monitored for marketing purposes.

About you:

Your story:

Safer care for patients
Better listening to patients and families
Clearer communication from healthcare staff
More openness and honesty when things go wrong
Better support for those affected

Your consent:

Yes, I consent to AvMA sharing my story and photo in print, online, and on social media
No, I do not consent to my contribution being shared
Yes, please keep in touch
No, thank you