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    People want health and care that works for them. Whether you have a couple of minutes to spare, or can commit to something longer, there are plenty of ways to get involved.
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    We are governed by a Committee who set our strategy, provide scrutiny and oversight, and approve policies and procedures that are needed for us to work effectively. We are a statutory committee of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator for health and social care.
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    Meet the Healthwatch England team
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    Volunteers play a vital role in helping people have their say on health and social care. Volunteering with Healthwatch can help you develop skills, gain experience and make a difference to your community.
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    Our purpose is to find out what matters to you and help make sure that your views help shape the support you need.
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    There are lots of different ways you can get involved as a Healthwatch volunteer, from speaking to people about their experiences of health and social care to using your skills to support your local Healthwatch office.
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    Our volunteers play a vital role helping people in their community share their experiences of health and social care. We want even more people to support the work we do, so find out why you should volunteer for Healthwatch.
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    We understand that making a complaint about NHS or social care services can feel daunting. Check out our top tips and guidance to help you through the process.
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    If you can't find the right support, Healthwatch is here for you. In times of worry or stress, we can be there to find you the best place to go for help, whether it's finding an NHS dentist, how to make a complaint or where to go for extra support. Find out more in our video below.
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    You may wonder, "what is Healthwatch England?", "what does Healthwatch do?" or "How does Healthwatch improve the NHS?". Find out about our role, our plans and our people, including our local Healthwatch network.
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    Find out more about our current opportunities and how to apply.
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    Join us and the Care Quality Commission to help support more people to feedback about care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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    We are committed to making sure all our information is clear and accessible for everyone.
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    Get involved and find out who is supporting Your care, your way
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    Help make sure more people get healthcare information in the way they need it.
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    Take a look at our upcoming events or check out our selection of health and care awareness events you can support.
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    Thousands of people tell us their first-hand experiences of using health and care services every month.
    We want to help decision-makers, like you, understand critical areas for improvement based on patient feedback, so you can invest in the areas that matter most.
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    Are you looking for health advice or information? From how to register with your GP and look after your mental health to citizen's advice and knowing your rights, Healthwatch England is here for you to provide you with advice and information to help you live well.
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    We have today published new findings which highlight people's experiences of maternal mental health care.
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    We have run a poll in four waves across winter to track the changing impact of the rising cost of living over time. We’re using the findings to help inform health and care decision-makers about the steps they may need to take to improve support for people.
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    Do you want to know our stance on the big issues in health and social care?
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    Read our new briefing about how confident people in being able to access timely care from the NHS.
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