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Last year 4,700 people gave up their time to help make a difference to local health and care. This Volunteers' Week we spoke to Healthwatch Somerset about the difference our volunteers make and why we need more people to get involved.News -
It’s Volunteers’ Week and we want to say thank you to the 4,700 people who volunteered for Healthwatch last year. Read Oriana’s story to find out what it’s like to be a Healthwatch volunteer.News -
Healthwatch East Sussex recently hit the news for the fantastic response they received as a result of their plea for volunteers. They tell us the secret of their success.News -
Five people and groups have been shortlisted for a national award that celebrates local people who, through their dedication, have helped improve health and care for their community.News -
Thanks to Errol, more men in Bristol are aware of the signs of prostate cancer and are being diagnosed and treated.News -
After struggling to find the right information when choosing a care home for his mum, Tony decided to take matters into his own hands.News -
Becky felt there wasn’t enough mental health support for people her age, and decided something needed to change.News -
Thanks to Sandra, NHS England is improving the way they communicate with people who are Deaf or hard of hearing.News -
Thanks to a group of families in Hertfordshire, changes are being made to respite care and support for families of children with complex needs.News -
In the run up to the 70th anniversary of the NHS, we are joining in the celebrations with the launch of a new award to recognise the outstanding contributions of health and care staff towards improving patient care. News -
To help celebrate 70 years of the NHS we're collecting 70 stories of how people's experiences are being used by health and care services and professionals to help make them better.News -
After reviewing over 170 entries, we are pleased to announce all of the finalists for the Healthwatch Network Awards 2018.News -
Working with older people, their families and care experts, the charity Independent Age has developed a set of quality indicators which Healthwatch Camden helped test during their visits to local care homes.News -
Health and social care services are changing to become more efficient and better at providing the support that people want. If services are to get these changes right, it is important that they work with local people to give them a say in decisions.News -
With the help of 101 local Healthwatch, we heard from over 3,000 people who shared their stories with us about their experiences of the discharge process.News -
After being told by patients that local GPs weren’t meeting the needs of patients with communication difficulties, one local Healthwatch decided to take action.News -
We want to know more about your experience of mental health support when planning to get pregnant, during pregnancy, at the birth of your child and afterwards.News -
Every year, NHS and social care staff receive millions of pieces of feedback from those using services. Read these top tips to help ensure people know how you are using their feedback to improve care.News -
Read our report that highlights what we found when we analysed the mental health care experiences that over 34,000 people shared with us.News -
New research suggests a lack of information and support is preventing people from thinking about the care they may want or need in the future.News -
In the 70th year of the NHS, Healthwatch is turning its attention to the future, asking the public some big questions about what they want health and care in England to look like.News -
Our new briefing published today brings together the views and experiences of 5,447 carers from over 27 communities across England.News -
The Healthwatch network came together to recognise some of the fantastic work of local community champions helping to improve the country’s hospitals, GPs and care services.News -
Hundreds of people from across the Healthwatch Network joined us at our sixth Annual Conference in Stratford-Upon-Avon.News -
Most people are confident that the NHS can meet their needs. But, when it comes to the NHS at 100 confidence falls by half. We explore recent polling that indicates people think they should be responsible for staying healthy but want the NHS to help.News -
Find out how much funding your local Healthwatch receives to help you have your say.News -
New research indicates spike in emergency readmissions to hospital over the last year. Our report calls on NHS to fix the data gaps to help understand why.News -
With thousands of people at risk of homelessness this winter, we look at the common issues people who do not have a place to call home tell us they can face when it comes to health and care.News -
With many people sleeping rough, here's how health and care services can help those facing homelessness get the support they need.News -
Since 2014, we’ve heard from 1.4 million people about what it’s like to use NHS and social care services. Our latest annual report to Parliament highlights what changes you want to see and how together we're making a difference.News -
To give you an idea of some of the ways we’ve helped, take a look at our round up of the top questions people ask us.News -
The NHS in England has published a ten year plan setting its priorities for the future.News -
NHS Digital responds to the Healthwatch call to monitor emergency readmission rates and investigate the reasons why people return to hospital just 30 days after they have been discharged.News -
Healthwatch from across England shared their successes and concerns in Westminster to make sure people can have their say about changes to health services.News -
We look at one of the issues people raise with Healthwatch and the steps GPs and Pharmacists can take to help people get the medication they need.News -
Greater Manchester and Healthwatch England have launched a new fund to strengthen the voice of local people in health and care reforms.News -
The National Data Guardian played a central role in giving people more control over how their data is used by the NHS. Now you can have your say on what their priorities are as they move into their next phase.News -
Complete our survey and have your say about how NHS services in your area should change.News -
People with personal experience of healthcare services explain why they think it’s essential that the public speak up about changes to local NHS care.News -
One woman shares what she thinks would make care better for people with long-term health conditions, based on her experience of type 1 diabetes.News -
Share your views to help improve NHS cancer support where you live.News -
A cancer survivor explains what made the biggest difference to him and his family whilst he was being treated for the disease.News -
A woman shares her views about the importance of education – both for patients and professionals - to helping people look after their health.News -
Our new research explores what matters most to people when seeking emergency care. We look at how this information could be used to ensure NHS performance figures are more meaningful to the public.News -
Download and view our digital tools so that people can have their say on how to improve their local NHS.
