1. Helping you find answers

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    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.

  2. 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.

  3. New plans to investigate rising emergency readmissions to hospitals announced in response to concerns raised by patients

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    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.

  4. Healthwatch brings people's voices to Westminster

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    Healthwatch from across England shared their successes and concerns in Westminster to make sure people can have their say about changes to health services.

  5. 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.

  6. Giving the people of Manchester a stronger say in the future of health and care

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    Greater Manchester and Healthwatch England have launched a new fund to strengthen the voice of local people in health and care reforms.

  7. Your chance to shape how the NHS uses your data

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    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.

  8. What would you do? Your chance to shape how your local NHS should change

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    Complete our survey and have your say about how NHS services in your area should change.

  9. People share why you should have your say about changes to your local NHS

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    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.

  10. How can the NHS make support better for people with long-term health conditions?

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    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.

  11. What would you do to make support better for people affected by cancer?

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    Share your views to help improve NHS cancer support where you live.

  12. High quality services are more important to patients visiting A&E than how long they may have to wait.

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    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.

  13. How can the NHS help you live a healthier life?

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    A woman shares her views about the importance of education – both for patients and professionals - to helping people look after their health.

  14. 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.

  15. A human touch: Cancer survivor shares the key to great care

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    A cancer survivor explains what made the biggest difference to him and his family whilst he was being treated for the disease.

  16. What would you do to make mental health support better?

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    Have your say about how care should improve where you live.

  17. How can the NHS help you take more control of your health and care?

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    People share how the NHS can empower them to take charge of their health and wellbeing.

  18. More than medication: The key to better mental health support

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    One man shares his experience of mental health conditions and calls on others to do the same.

  19. Clear communication: What patients need to take more control of their care

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    What can services do to give people more control over their health and wellbeing? It starts with clear communication.

  20. Five ways services can use complaints to make social care better

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    When people complain about poor care, it can be a real opportunity for services to listen and change. We’ve highlighted five ways services can do this.

  21. Consistency: The key to better care for people with heart and lung conditions

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    One man shares his views about what’s needed to improve support.

  22. How can the NHS make care better for people with heart and lung conditions?

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    Complete our survey and help inform changes to NHS services where you live.

  23. How can the NHS improve care for autistic people or people with a learning disability?

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    Share your views to help improve support for people with a learning disability or autism in your area.

  24. Three ways the NHS can help autistic people or people with learning disabilities have a say

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    Healthwatch volunteer June thinks services should support autistic people or people with a learning disability to share their feedback. Take a look at her top tips.

  25. What would you do to make dementia support better?

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    Share your views to help improve care for people with dementia in your community.

  26. Early diagnosis: The key to improving support for people affected by dementia

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    A man whose wife has dementia shares his views about what would make care better.

  27. Breast cancer survivor urges people to have their say about changes to the NHS

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    There are plans to increase the number of doctors and this is an opportunity to say what’s needed in your local area.

  28. How does living in a rural area affect access to healthcare?

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    One man shares his views about how NHS services where he lives should change.

  29. Five things that would make cancer care better

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    A terminal cancer patient shares what she thinks would make support better for others.

  30. Treat the whole person: The key to better mental health support

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    A counsellor shares his views about what would make care better for people with mental health conditions.

  31. Thank you: Over 18,000 people say what they think would make the NHS better

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    Thousands of people tell Healthwatch how they want local health services to improve.

  32. Ask people what they want: The key to end of life care

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    A chaplain to a care home says it's vital we talk openly about dying.

  33. How easy is it to travel to medical appointments?

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    In our latest review of people’s experiences of NHS and social care services, we look in detail at the issue of patient transport.

  34. Why it’s important to talk about end of life care

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    Dying matters week encourages people to speak more openly about dying and end of life care. Services need to hear about people's experiences if they hope to improve for the future. Here's what one man told us about his brother's experience.

  35. How volunteering with Healthwatch helps lawyer understand issues clients face

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    As part of Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June), a legal executive explains how volunteering with Healthwatch helps her in her job.

  36. How volunteering can help boost your confidence - Isabelle's story

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    University student Isabelle explains how volunteering with her local Healthwatch has given her the confidence to pursue the career she wants.

  37. Five benefits of volunteering when you work full time

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    A Rochdale communications manager shares why he volunteers at Healthwatch and how he balances this with work and family commitments.

  38. Why it's important to review the care of people with dementia

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    Read a summary of our latest research to find out if people with dementia are getting the support they need.

  39. Over 30,000 people share their views on how to improve their local NHS - thank you!

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    From picnics in the park to camper vans in the countryside – Healthwatch teams across the country have been using innovative ways to reach local people to find out what they would do to improve health services in their area.

  40. What changes do people in Lincolnshire want to see made to their NHS?

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    Earlier this year local Healthwatch across England asked residents 'What would you do' to improve your NHS. In Lincolnshire, over 400 people shared their views about the changes local people would like to see. Take a closer look at what they said.

  41. What changes do people in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin want to see made to their NHS?

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    Healthwatch in Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin asked residents 'What would you do to improve your local NHS'? Take a look at the top five things people would like to see changed to services to help them lead healthier lives.

  42. People call for more flexible hours in NHS services

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    Residents in Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes believe there should be better access to health and community services, with flexible support available around the clock, to allow working people to get the support they need. Read the full report.

  43. How can services learn from people’s experience of A&E?

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    High quality care is people’s top priority when visiting A&E, not how long they need to wait. So how can emergency care services learn from people’s experiences?

  44. Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries

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    Help make sure that your practice meets patient's accessibility requirements by using this quick checklist.

  45. How easy to use are services if you have a sensory impairment?

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    In the UK, almost 2 million people are living with sight loss. Find out what people have told us it is like using NHS services when you have a sensory impairment or loss.

  46. Six ways health services can improve waiting rooms

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    Here are six steps that people have told us health and social care services can take to provide a better environment while they wait.

  47. Healthwatch Network Awards 2019 shortlist announced

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    After receiving over 145 entries, we are pleased to announce the finalists for the Healthwatch Network Awards 2019.