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Chris McCann, Director of Communications Insight and Campaigns at Healthwatch England, explains the role people can play in improving health outcomes in their communities.Blog -
We share the key trends in what people from different ethnic minority groups are telling us, and propose steps the NHS can take towards equity in care.Blog -
As Remembrance Day approaches, we hear from army veteran Shaun about how long waiting times affected his ability to access NHS care.Blog -
Our research reveals worrying problems with hospital discharge arrangements. Many people told us they are not given the right support or information when being discharged from hospital. Read their experiences and our calls to action.Blog -
Four areas where you can improve support for people diagnosed with diabetes.Blog -
Find out what's working and what could be better regarding people's right to choose where they receive treatment.Blog -
Access to care is the main concern people have shared with us in the past year. Our new report looking at health and social care from the patients' perspective has warned that we risk "a two-tier health and care system" unless the NHS takes faster action to tackle access issues.Blog -
As part of our report The public’s perspective: The state of health and social care, we have set out recommendations for decision makers across ten key areas.Blog -
Social care reform is desperately needed to ensure the public can get the help they're entitled to, and that teams have the support they need to deliver this care.Blog -
Long wait times for autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) support can have a severe impact on individuals. We look at what people have already told us and urge you to come forward if you have been affected.Blog -
Homeless people have worse mental and physical health than the general population. Our research shows issues with access to the health and social care they need.Blog -
Natalie is among the many people who have recently told us how their diabetes care can be improved.Blog -
This week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. Our new blog brings together some of the key challenges people have shared about cervical screening with local Healthwatch and outlines the steps we are taking nationally to address those.Blog -
We look at the action the Government is planning to take on an issue that young people first raised with us in 2022.Blog -
With a record number of patients stuck in A&E, our CEO Louise Ansari wants to see a longer-term plan to improve conditions in which people wait for life-saving care. This should include real-time monitoring and reporting on patient experience.Blog -
In honour of Student Volunteer Week, get to know some of our student volunteers and discover why they decided to volunteer with us and what they learnt.Blog -
Emma can't afford dental care for their children. Because of stories like hers, we're calling for reform of NHS dentistry.Blog -
The cost of living remains a barrier to health, particularly for people on low incomes, and those requiring dental care.Blog -
The healthcare system is facing its biggest challenges yet. In our annual report, we show how listening to the voices of the public can lead to a system that works better for everyone.Blog -
It's important that deaf and hard-of-hearing people can get information in an accessible way. But feedback suggests not all services are complying with key legislation.Blog -
Rising costs, closures and supply shortages are among the challenges for people who rely on pharmacy services.Blog -
Despite all the positives of rural living, people have told us they are struggling to access basic health care.Blog -
To champion the public's views, we act on clear, informed evidence of their health and social care experiences. Find out what evidence we use and how.Blog -
William Pett, our Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Research reports that people welcome the launch of Pharmacy First. To harness the potential of community pharmacies, healthcare leaders need to address access barriers.Blog -
From booking appointments to learning test results, healthcare is going digital. But what do patients think about digital healthcare? And where are there opportunities to improve?Blog -
The review of the NHS Constitution is a unique opportunity to transform the Constitution into a meaningful contract between government, services, professionals and the public. We'd like it to become the NHS Patient Promise.
