1. Highlighting our concerns about local Healthwatch regulations

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    We share a number of issues in relation to the local Healthwatch regulations and ask for clarity to avoid any confusion.

  2. Our response to NHS England specialised commissioning engagement

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    In response to NHS England consultation, we outline our expectations in terms of good consultation and engagement practice.

  3. Our response to the Nuffield Trust 'ratings review'

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    Should there be ‘Ofsted-style’ ratings for health and social care providers? We share our views.

  4. Healthwatch marks network launch across five events in England simultaneously

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    We celebrated the launch of the Healthwatch network on 1 April 2013 with a series of events across England.

  5. The NHS needs to listen to what patients have to say to improve future care

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    New findings from the Keogh Review show while there are examples of good care, there are areas where improvement is urgently required.

  6. Healthwatch England launches first Annual Report to Parliament

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    Our annual report to Parliament outlines the role of Healthwatch England and local Healthwatch, as well as highlighting our activity over our first six months.

  7. Our response to NHS England's report on urgent and emergency care

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    New report proposes a shift in how urgent and emergency care is provided.

  8. Changes to GP contract important step towards more consumer focused health service

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    The Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt, has today announced a series of changes to their contract with the NHS for 2014/15 that put a greater focus on patients.

  9. Our views on the Government’s response to the Francis Inquiry

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    The government has accepted the recommendations made by Robert Francis, following the public inquiry in to the failings at Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust.

  10. Consumer champion to explore public’s role in driving change in Health and Care

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    Healthwatch England launches its 12 week consultation to help shape our strategy for the next two years.

  11. Patients and public need urgent reassurance on NHS winter crisis and recovery

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    Healthwatch England is concerned that coverage in recent days showing the NHS at breaking point will exacerbate already-low public confidence that people can get urgent and emergency care when they need it most.

  12. Cost of living: People are increasingly avoiding NHS appointments and prescriptions

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    Our new data shows a worrying increase in the number of people avoiding vital care. We're calling for urgent action from government and health and care services to ensure rising costs are not a barrier to healthcare.

  13. New funding to speed up hospital discharge

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    The NHS will buy thousands of extra beds in care homes and other settings to help discharge more patients to free up hospital beds. Our national director Louise Ansari responds.

  14. Building digital skills and reducing health inequalities for the Nepalese community

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    Digital and remote methods are playing an increasingly important role in how people access care since the pandemic. Building confidence in digital skills is key to helping people who are digitally excluded from getting online.

  15. Cervical Cancer Prevention Week

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  16. Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2023

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  17. World Cancer Day

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  18. Dignity Action Day

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  19. Time To Talk Day

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  20. Children's Mental Health Week

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  21. Student Volunteering Week

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  22. Zero Discrimination Day

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  23. A&E delays are intolerable - our response to new NHS performance stats

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    Our national director, Louise Ansari, responds to the latest NHS performance stats.

  24. Are you struggling to access health and care services this winter? 

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    With the NHS under extra pressure this winter, we need to hear your experiences of care to help services understand what is working and spot issues affecting support for you and your loved ones.

  25. Have your say - Easy Read

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    Download an Easy Read version of our 'Have your say' form.

  26. Breaking down barriers to life saving screenings

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    Healthwatch Bolton helped to arrange walk-in cervical cancer screening clinics in the community, removing barriers to lifesaving healthcare.

  27. World suicide prevention day

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  28. Your feedback made it easier to pre-book A&E appointments

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    NHS 111 First is now obliged to offer pre-booked slots at A&E for people needing non-life-threatening care.

  29. World Breastfeeding Week

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  30. Organ Donation Awareness Week

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  31. World Alzheimer's Day

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  32. National Eye Health Week

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  33. World oral health day

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  34. World Pharmacists' Day

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  35. Pride Month

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  36. Black history month

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  37. World Mental Health Day

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  38. Volunteers Week

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  39. Diabetes Week

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  40. World Blood Donor Day

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  41. Stroke Awareness Month

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  42. Dying Matters Week

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  43. Maternal Mental Health Matters Awareness Week

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  44. Deaf Awareness Week

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  45. International Day of the Midwife

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  46. International Day of People with Disabilities

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