Photo by Andrea Bandelli

Our Democs discussion game which launched in October has already got people across the country talking about Electronic Patient Records. It’s been played by groups as diverse as an NHS Local Involvement Network in North East Lincolnshire, a Citizen’s Advice Bureau in South Devon and medical students at Queen Mary University.

According to Patsy Riggs of an Ataxia support group in Ipswich, “the game was great fun and certainly simulated conversation.” It’s been played in village halls and on lunch breaks at work, and we’ve just been told by one group that it was a welcome distraction on a 6 hour train journey!

Results are already pouring in, but this is really just the beginning. You’ve still got plenty of time to get involved and contribute your views to the debate. And in case time is a limiting factor we’ve written some instructions for a half hour version of the game.

If you want to find out more or order a game just get in touch on 020 7820 6384 0r email stephen.whitehead@neweconomics.org.