1. New Long Term Plan is "just the start"

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    The NHS in England has published a ten year plan setting its priorities for the future.

  2. Why are people struggling to get their medication?

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    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.

  3. Digital resources to support #WhatWouldYouDo

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    Download and view our digital tools so that people can have their say on how to improve their local NHS.

  4. What people have told us about health and social care: January to March 2019

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    Find out what the public have been telling us about health and social care from January - March this year.

  5. Why getting personal is important when it comes to health and care

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    Read a summary of our latest research to find out why personalised care is important.

  6. What people have told us about health and social care: April to June 2019

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    Find out what the public have been telling us about health and social care from April to June this year.

  7. Would you use a pharmacist instead of visiting your GP for advice?

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    One in three people said yes when asked this question in a recent England wide poll. We spoke to Healthwatch Cornwall to find out more about changing attitudes to pharmacy services.

  8. Exploring sexual health support in Southwark: pharmacies

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    Five ways pharmacies can improve sexual health support for young people.

  9. What are people’s concerns about proposed changes to NHS prescriptions?

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    With one week left to respond to NHS proposals to curb prescriptions for certain treatments available over the counter, find out about the concerns the public have shared with us.

  10. What do people think of community pharmacists?

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    Over the last year, local Healthwatch across the country have been finding out about people's experiences of pharmacies. Find out what people have told us.

  11. Have your say on which products should be available on prescription

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    The NHS wants to know which drugs and treatments you think should be made available on prescription.

  12. What have people told us about health and social care

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    Thousands of people share their experiences of health and care with Healthwatch every month. Download our briefing to find out the key issues people are raising about GPs, hospitals and other care services.

  13. What people are telling us: October - December 2019

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    Find out what the public has been telling us about health and social care from October to December. This briefing also looks at and examines emerging themes across services, focusing on healthcare for trans people, and access to wheelchair services.

  14. Every Voice Matters - our Annual Report to Parliament 2015-16

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    Published today, Every Voice Matters, our Annual Report to Parliament 2015-16, outlines how together we are putting people at the heart of care.

  15. COVID-19: What people are telling us about their care

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    Find out what the public has been telling us about health and social care from April - June 2020, including the key issues people have faced because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  16. Primary Care: A review of local Healthwatch reports

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    Find out what we found when our network spoke to more than 11,000 people and visited over 550 GP surgeries, pharmacies and opticians across the country.

  17. What help do you need to look after your health in the future?

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    By analysing over 11,000 conversations the Healthwatch network has had with the public about this issue, we found five common areas where people wanted to see improvement.

  18. People's experiences of primary care

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    Most people when surveyed say that they are satisfied with the care they get from primary care services, but this does not tell the full story.

  19. Healthwatch Network Awards 2021: Shortlist announced

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    Find out who’s in the running for a Healthwatch network award this year

  20. Our position on women's health

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    Take a look at our work on women's health concerns, and what we're calling for to improve and tackle health inequalities.

  21. Cost of living - a barrier to healthcare for the most vulnerable

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    The cost of living is having a detrimental impact on people's decisions about their healthcare. But if you are disabled, on means-tested benefits or aged 18-24, you're more likely to avoid vital health services due to the fear of extra costs. We set out immediate actions for the government and the NHS.

  22. Find out if you're eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine

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    NHS England is moving forward the timetable for the autumn COVID-19 and flu vaccine rollouts.

  23. Third of people in England lack confidence they can access critical NHS services

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    Our new research shows worryingly low public confidence in being able to access NHS services. A third of adults in England lack confidence that they can access timely care, including GP services, mental health support and hospital care. Read the findings and our calls to action.

  24. Accessing health and care services when you live alone

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    We explore the three main challenges people face accessing health and care services when they live alone with limited or no support.

  25. The impact of waiting: the stories behind the numbers

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    With the NHS under immense pressure, we look at the impact that waiting for a diagnosis, test, or treatment can have on individuals and some of the potential solutions that might help.

  26. The NHS working with people and communities

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    This briefing shows how engagement and participation with people and communities can deliver real benefits to the health and care system.

  27. Strengthening primary and community care services

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    This briefing shows how people's experiences can be used to support the development of a long-term vision for the NHS to strengthen these services.

  28. Improving people's care by working better together

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    Find out how the NHS can work better across teams to help people who are receiving care.

  29. Pharmacy: what people want

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    Our report, "Pharmacy: what people want", explores the current state of pharmacy services and offers actions for healthcare leaders and the wider sector.