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Find out what happened at our public Committee Meeting.Response -
A report from the National Audit Office published today has found that the way older patients are discharged from hospital does not represent value for money. Read our response.News -
The shortlist has been unveiled for the 2016 Healthwatch Network Awards. The annual awards celebrate the difference local Healthwatch across the country have made to health and social care at a local and national level.News -
In some instances, people with learning disabilities cannot access the support they need to live independently. We look at how one local Healthwatch has been working to challenge unequal access to services for people in their area.Report -
Take a read through our new publication ‘Making your voices count’ to see this year’s winners from the Healthwatch Network Awards and also those who were highly commended for each award.News -
It’s Volunteers' Week, and we’ve been speaking to our volunteers about their work with local Healthwatch and with the public, and about what inspired them to support our cause.News -
Did you know? 45% of people we polled said they would be interested in volunteering to help improve local health and social care services.News -
Over three years local Healthwatch has managed to recruit over 6,000 volunteers who work tirelessly to find out what people think about health and social care services. But what makes someone give up their time for an organisation in their community?News -
Last year our volunteers helped over 283,000 people find information about local health and care services. Find out more about how our volunteers raise awareness of important health issues.News -
Last year, our volunteers visited over 3,500 health and care services to see if they work for people. Find out more about the work our volunteers do in their local communities.News -
Over 400 people came together to celebrate the difference local Healthwatch across the country have made to health and social care at a local and national level at the Healthwatch Network Awards.News -
Over 220,000 people helped to navigate local health and care services.News -
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit that provides extra money to help with the costs caused by long-term ill-health or a disability.Response -
New statistics from NHS England released about people’s experiences of GP services.Response -
New report from CQC highlights how services are currently working together to meet the needs of older peopleNews -
8 in 10 people report a good overall experience of their GP service, but when we ask people to tell us more, they say there is still room for improvement. Find out how one local Healthwatch is helping to change GP surgeries in Camden.News -
From 31 July, all organisations providing NHS or adult social care will have to comply with the accessible information standard. Here we look at what you should expect as a result.News -
This is the question we are working with local Healthwatch to find out.Response -
The Committee of Public Accounts urges new measures to tackle scale and cost of delays in discharging patients from hospital. Read our response.News -
When someone dies unexpectedly while under NHS care, it is important that the correct processes are in place to find out why. The Care Quality Commission is looking at this issue and wants to hear your views.News -
The Government is now consulting on new standards to strengthen the security of health and care information and to help you make informed choices about how your data is used.News -
When people complained that they couldn’t get GP appointments in Tottenham Hale, local Healthwatch decided to find out the root cause of the problem.Report -
Find out what happened at our public Committee Meeting.News -
With the NHS recently announcing £6.5m of additional funding for gender identity services next year, we take a look at the progress that has been made so far, and what happens next.Response -
Media reports suggest that new plans will include proposals for ward closures, cuts in bed numbers and changes to A&E and GP care in 44 areas.News -
Volunteers play a key role in helping local Healthwatch speak to as many people as possible in their community. But recruiting and keeping volunteers is not always straightforward. Healthwatch Islington explains how they invest in their volunteers.News -
Demand for healthcare is increasing, but so are the costs of delivering it. Traditional support needs to change to better meet people’s needs.News -
With students across the country starting university soon, we spoke to Becky to find out what it was like to be a student volunteer at Healthwatch Sheffield.News -
Services are going through major changes that aim to help make them more efficient and better at delivering tailored support. However, these reforms will only work if services listen to what the public wants.Response -
Read our submission to the government consultation on proposed data security standards and data sharing in the NHS and social care.News -
With over a quarter of a million older people living in care homes, what is local Healthwatch doing to make sure these services meet the needs of residents?News -
Across England, reforms are taking place that aim to make health and care services better at working together to meet your individual needs.News -
Up and down the country, local Healthwatch are finding new ways to make sure people get to share their views of health and care. We look at Healthwatch Dudley’s award-winning approach to listening to young people.News -
Most people will have a blood test at some point in their lives. Take a look at just some of the ways local Healthwatch in London have been working to improve blood testing services.Response -
In response to the Care Quality Commission's State of Care report, our Interim Chair, Jane Mordue, calls for the health and social care sector to meaningfully involve the public in decisions about health and social care.News -
Published today, Every Voice Matters, our Annual Report to Parliament 2015-16, outlines how together we are putting people at the heart of care.Report -
Our financial statement explains our financial performance and position for 2015/16 and details spending by each of our strategic priority areas.Report -
Published today, our Annual Report to Parliament 2015-16, outlines how together we are putting people at the heart of care.
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Sustainability and Transformation Plans could fundamentally change the way the NHS works. With the first plans now being published our Interim Chair calls on the NHS to work hand-in-hand with communities to get these reforms right.News -
Around 700,000 people in the UK are autistic and it's vital that health services meet their needs. Here's four ways your views have been making sure people with autism are listened to.
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This report outlines the funding each local Healthwatch has received to deliver their statutory activities.Report -
Find out what happened at our public Committee Meeting.News -
On average 13 men take their life through suicide every day in the UK alone. During the Movember campaign, we spoke to a local Healthwatch to hear what people think could help tackle this issue.News -
Yesterday, the Care Quality Commission placed a home care provider into Special Measures due to inadequate care. We find out what local Healthwatch did to raise the issue.News -
Jane was shocked to discover that her son, who has schizophrenia, was living in squalid conditions, despite having an agency employed to support him. We explain some of the wider problems we have heard about a range of non-regulated services.News -
Since 2014, ‘How do I get an NHS dentist?’ has been one of the most common questions people in Bradford and Kirklees have asked their local Healthwatch. Together they have been working to try and help improve access to local dental services.Report -
Find out what three key issues people face when accessing NHS dental care in our new report.
