1. Our response to National Audit Office report on emergency readmission to hospital

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    New report from the National Audit Office examines the progress that has been made to reduce the impact of emergency admissions on acute hospitals.

  2. Government listens to our concerns about rising emergency readmissions

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    In January, we highlighted six key areas to the Government for NHS England to focus on over the next year. Find out how these issues will be addressed through the NHS Mandate.

  3. Improving access to GP services for people who are homeless

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    Most people take access to a GP for granted but if you become homeless, it’s not always so easy.

  4. Our response to The Nuffield Trust's briefing on emergency readmissions

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    A new briefing from QualityWatch looks at the number of emergency readmissions to hospital. The report found there was a 41.3% rise in the number of people returning to hospital for "potentially preventable" conditions.

  5. Our response to NHS plans to cut long hospital stays

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    Our National Director responds to NHS plans to improve patient care by cutting long hospital stays.

  6. Meet the people using their voice to make a difference to care of others

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    Five people and groups have been shortlisted for a national award that celebrates local people who, through their dedication, have helped improve health and care for their community.

  7. Speaking up saves lives in Bristol

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    Thanks to Errol, more men in Bristol are aware of the signs of prostate cancer and are being diagnosed and treated.

  8. Getting the basics right for people who are Deaf

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    Thanks to Sandra, NHS England is improving the way they communicate with people who are Deaf or hard of hearing.

  9. Families fight to save local respite service

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    Thanks to a group of families in Hertfordshire, changes are being made to respite care and support for families of children with complex needs.

  10. Meet the health and social care staff who go the extra mile

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    In the run up to the 70th anniversary of the NHS, we are joining in the celebrations with the launch of a new award to recognise the outstanding contributions of health and care staff towards improving patient care. ​​​​​​​

  11. Stories of change - number 25 #NHS70 #ItStartsWithYou

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    To help celebrate 70 years of the NHS we're collecting 70 stories of how people's experiences are being used by health and care services and professionals to help make them better.

  12. Healthwatch Network Awards 2018 shortlist announced

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    After reviewing over 170 entries, we are pleased to announce all of the finalists for the Healthwatch Network Awards 2018.

  13. Making it easier to share your feedback – a new Single Complaints Statement for social care

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    We have worked with the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman, as part of the Quality Matters initiative, to help make it easier for the public and professionals to understand how to make and respond to social care complaints.

  14. Tell us your story about maternal mental health

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    We want to know more about your experience of mental health support when planning to get pregnant, during pregnancy, at the birth of your child and afterwards.

  15. Work in the NHS? Five ways to let people know you’re using their views to improve care

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    Every year, NHS and social care staff receive millions of pieces of feedback from those using services. Read these top tips to help ensure people know how you are using their feedback to improve care.

  16. Healthwatch 2018 network award winners announced

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    The Healthwatch network came together to recognise some of the fantastic work of local community champions helping to improve the country’s hospitals, GPs and care services.

  17. A recap on what happened at #Healthwatch2018

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    Hundreds of people from across the Healthwatch Network joined us at our sixth Annual Conference in Stratford-Upon-Avon.

  18. Making your voice count 2018

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    Read our award winning stories from this year's Healthwatch Network Awards.

  19. Healthwatch 2018 supporting materials

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    Attended Healthwatch 2018 and wanted to look back at some of the presentations from the sessions? Here we share supporting materials from the day.

  20. What people have told us - a review of our evidence July - September 2018

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    Find out what the public have been telling us about health and social care over the last three months.

  21. How much funding is your local Healthwatch receiving for 2018/19?

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    Find out how much funding your local Healthwatch receives to help you have your say.

  22. NHS not tracking why more patients are being readmitted to hospital

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    New research indicates spike in emergency readmissions to hospital over the last year. Our report calls on NHS to fix the data gaps to help understand why.

  23. Emergency readmissions: What's changed one year on?

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    New research indicates spike in emergency readmissions to hospital over the last year. Our report calls on NHS to fix the data gaps to help understand why.

  24. Janet’s story: when readmission to hospital goes wrong

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    Our research shows that emergency readmissions to hospital have risen by 9.35% in the last year. Janet's story shows why it's important we understand why this is happening.

  25. Three common issues homeless people face when trying to access care

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    With thousands of people at risk of homelessness this winter, we look at the common issues people who do not have a place to call home tell us they can face when it comes to health and care.

  26. Helping someone who is homeless access healthcare

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    With many people sleeping rough, here's how health and care services can help those facing homelessness get the support they need.