1. 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.

  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. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Breast cancer survivor urges people to have their say about changes to the NHS

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    There are plans to increase the number of doctors and this is an opportunity to say what’s needed in your local area.

  9. How does living in a rural area affect access to healthcare?

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    One man shares his views about how NHS services where he lives should change.

  10. Five things that would make cancer care better

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    A terminal cancer patient shares what she thinks would make support better for others.

  11. Thank you: Over 18,000 people say what they think would make the NHS better

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    Thousands of people tell Healthwatch how they want local health services to improve.

  12. What people have told us about health and social care: January to March 2019

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    Find out what the public have been telling us about health and social care from January - March this year.

  13. Shortlist showcase - Championing diversity and inclusion

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    With a diverse population, it’s important that local services understand what their communities need, and that they don’t try and follow a one size fits all approach. Take a look at who has been shortlisted for our Diversity and Inclusion award.

  14. Healthwatch Network Awards 2019 shortlist announced

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    After receiving over 145 entries, we are pleased to announce the finalists for the Healthwatch Network Awards 2019.

  15. The Children and Families Act: five years on

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    We take a look at the work Healthwatch have been doing with young people, and their families, to find out how health and education services are working together for people with additional needs.

  16. Shortlist showcase: Outstanding individuals who’ve made a difference

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    Our Outstanding individuals who’ve made a difference award celebrates volunteers who have gone above and beyond to put people at the heart of care. Take a look at the shortlist.

  17. Why getting personal is important when it comes to health and care

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    Read a summary of our latest research to find out why personalised care is important.

  18. What people have told us about health and social care: April to June 2019

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    Find out what the public have been telling us about health and social care from April to June this year.

  19. There and back - what people tell us about their experiences of travelling to and from NHS services

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    Find out what's working well for people and what needs to improve when it comes to people's experiences of travelling to and from NHS appointments, in our new briefing.

  20. Healthwatch 2019 Network Award Winners announced

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    Find out about our celebration of the contribution made by local staff and volunteers who helped gather more than half a million people's views last year.

  21. Making your voice count 2019

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    Take a look at the award winning stories from this year's Healthwatch Network Awards.

  22. How one man helped make cancer care better by sharing his experience

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    Before he sadly passed away in May 2019, Mike Chapman went out of his way to use his experience to help make care better for people affected by cancer. Mike was recognised for his outstanding achievement at the Healthwatch Network Awards 2019.