1. Helping you find answers

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    To give you an idea of some of the ways we’ve helped, take a look at our round up of the top questions people ask us.

  2. New Long Term Plan is "just the start"

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    The NHS in England has published a ten year plan setting its priorities for the future.

  3. Three ways we are helping to amplify the voice of different communities

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    Local Healthwatch aim to speak to every section of their community about their experiences of care. However, some communities face more issues than others when it comes to accessing the right support and find it difficult to have their views heard.

  4. New plans to investigate rising emergency readmissions to hospitals announced in response to concerns raised by patients

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    NHS Digital responds to the Healthwatch call to monitor emergency readmission rates and investigate the reasons why people return to hospital just 30 days after they have been discharged.

  5. Healthwatch brings people's voices to Westminster

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    Healthwatch from across England shared their successes and concerns in Westminster to make sure people can have their say about changes to health services.

  6. Using technology to build a stronger Healthwatch community

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    With 152 Healthwatch organisations across the country, we need to make good use of technology to help our teams connect and learn from each other. Read how we’re using an online community platform to help Healthwatch make more people’s voices heard.

  7. Our public Committee Meeting February 2019 supporting materials

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    Take a look at our papers for our upcoming Committee Meeting.

  8. Making it easier to access NHS services in Redbridge

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    Despite the publication of the Accessible Information Standard nearly three years ago, people continue to tell Healthwatch about their struggle to access NHS services. Find out how Healthwatch Redbridge have been making a difference.

  9. What people have told us about health and care: October - December 2018

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

  10. Why are people struggling to get their medication?

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    We look at one of the issues people raise with Healthwatch and the steps GPs and Pharmacists can take to help people get the medication they need.

  11. Giving the people of Manchester a stronger say in the future of health and care

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    Greater Manchester and Healthwatch England have launched a new fund to strengthen the voice of local people in health and care reforms.

  12. What would you do?

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  13. Our response to new CQC research on people's experience of raising a complaint

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    New research from the Care Quality Commission shows that people regret not raising concerns about their care - but those who do raise concerns see improvements.

  14. Your chance to shape how the NHS uses your data

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    The National Data Guardian played a central role in giving people more control over how their data is used by the NHS. Now you can have your say on what their priorities are as they move into their next phase.

  15. What does the evidence say about public engagement?

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    A research review highlights key themes and gaps in the evidence about involving people in decisions on health and care.

  16. What would you do? Your chance to shape how your local NHS should change

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    Complete our survey and have your say about how NHS services in your area should change.

  17. People share why you should have your say about changes to your local NHS

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    People with personal experience of healthcare services explain why they think it’s essential that the public speak up about changes to local NHS care.

  18. How can the NHS make support better for people with long-term health conditions?

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    One woman shares what she thinks would make care better for people with long-term health conditions, based on her experience of type 1 diabetes.

  19. What would you do to make support better for people affected by cancer?

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    Share your views to help improve NHS cancer support where you live.

  20. High quality services are more important to patients visiting A&E than how long they may have to wait.

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    Our new research explores what matters most to people when seeking emergency care. We look at how this information could be used to ensure NHS performance figures are more meaningful to the public.

  21. People's views on A&E waiting times

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    Our new research explores what matters most to people when seeking emergency care.

  22. How can the NHS help you live a healthier life?

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    A woman shares her views about the importance of education – both for patients and professionals - to helping people look after their health.

  23. What would you do? Alternative formats

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    Download and view our accessible versions of our surveys to better understand what you would do to improve your local NHS.

  24. Digital resources to support #WhatWouldYouDo

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    Download and view our digital tools so that people can have their say on how to improve their local NHS.

  25. A human touch: Cancer survivor shares the key to great care

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    A cancer survivor explains what made the biggest difference to him and his family whilst he was being treated for the disease.

  26. Four ways empathy can improve patient care

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    It’s vital that patients are treated with compassion, and that professionals are empowered to show it. We look at four ways services can be more empathetic to improve care.

  27. What would you do to make mental health support better?

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    Have your say about how care should improve where you live.

  28. How can the NHS help you take more control of your health and care?

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    People share how the NHS can empower them to take charge of their health and wellbeing.

  29. More than medication: The key to better mental health support

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    One man shares his experience of mental health conditions and calls on others to do the same.

  30. Clear communication: What patients need to take more control of their care

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    What can services do to give people more control over their health and wellbeing? It starts with clear communication.

  31. Five ways services can use complaints to make social care better

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    When people complain about poor care, it can be a real opportunity for services to listen and change. We’ve highlighted five ways services can do this.

  32. Consistency: The key to better care for people with heart and lung conditions

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    One man shares his views about what’s needed to improve support.

  33. How can the NHS make care better for people with heart and lung conditions?

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    Complete our survey and help inform changes to NHS services where you live.

  34. How can the NHS improve care for autistic people or people with a learning disability?

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    Share your views to help improve support for people with a learning disability or autism in your area.

  35. Three ways the NHS can help autistic people or people with learning disabilities have a say

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    Healthwatch volunteer June thinks services should support autistic people or people with a learning disability to share their feedback. Take a look at her top tips.

  36. How the NHS can make care better for people with Down syndrome

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    The mother of a teenager with Down syndrome shares her views about what would make NHS services better for people with learning disabilities.

  37. What would you do to make dementia support better?

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    Share your views to help improve care for people with dementia in your community.