1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. More focus needed on how people travel to and from NHS services

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    Together with two leading charities, we are raising awareness of the issues people facing travelling to and from NHS services. We will be working with NHS England to support their new national review of the links between the NHS and local transport.

  5. What do people think of autism services for children and young people?

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    There are around half a million people in England on the autism spectrum.

  6. Four ways your views are helping to improve care for people with autism

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    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.

  7. Faster diagnosis for those with autism

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    Autism diagnosis waiting times was the top complaint received at Cheshire East Clinical Commissioning Group. The local Healthwatch listened to over 200 carers to find out more about their experiences.

  8. Volunteer shares experiences of Asperger’s Syndrome to encourage young people to speak up

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    A 24-year-old woman in Dorset has been leading the charge in helping health and care services in the county understand the issues affecting young people.

  9. What have people been telling us: July - September 2019

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    Find out what the public has been telling us about health and social care from July to September this year.

    This briefing also looks at emerging themes across services and examines what people have been telling us about support for incontinence.

  10. Six ways we can improve services for people with autism

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    For most people, going to the doctor or dentist is a routine experience. However, if you have autism, accessing health and care support can be a difficult and stressful experience.

  11. Every Voice Matters - our Annual Report to Parliament 2015-16

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    Published today, Every Voice Matters, our Annual Report to Parliament 2015-16, outlines how together we are putting people at the heart of care.

  12. Autism services for children and young people - findings from the Healthwatch network

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    Our new report highlights the four most common issues that people have told local Healthwatch they want to see improve.

  13. An open letter to NHS England to improve the Accessible Information Standard

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    We have written a letter to NHS England to express our disappointment at the lack of progress in reviewing the legally-binding Accessible Information Standard.

  14. Self advocacy success as breast screening recall letters available in easy-read nationwide

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    When one person advocates for themselves for better health care and improved accessibility, we all benefit.

  15. What to expect after being referred for an autism assessment

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    Autism affects people in different ways. It can bring strengths and challenges that can affect how comfortable, healthy, and happy you feel. Here's what you should expect from an autism assessment, diagnosis and getting the proper support.

  16. The challenges neurodivergent people face receiving care

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    Neurodiversity is a word used to describe the different thinking styles that affect how people communicate with the world around them. It includes dyslexia, autism, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Tourette's Syndrome and more. Neurodivergent people encounter challenges accessing services which meet their needs.

  17. ADHD and autism: Tackling the long wait for support

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    Long wait times for autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) support can have a severe impact on individuals. We look at what people have already told us and urge you to come forward if you have been affected.

  18. Where can I get help for health out of hours?

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    People are often in need of out-of-hours medical assistance. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. Would you use a pharmacist instead of visiting your GP for advice?

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    One in three people said yes when asked this question in a recent England wide poll. We spoke to Healthwatch Cornwall to find out more about changing attitudes to pharmacy services.

  27. Exploring sexual health support in Southwark: pharmacies

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    Five ways pharmacies can improve sexual health support for young people.

  28. What are people’s concerns about proposed changes to NHS prescriptions?

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    With one week left to respond to NHS proposals to curb prescriptions for certain treatments available over the counter, find out about the concerns the public have shared with us.

  29. How can we make buying medication online safe?

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    The Care Quality Commission is calling on people to act with caution when using online medical services.

  30. What do people think of community pharmacists?

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    Over the last year, local Healthwatch across the country have been finding out about people's experiences of pharmacies. Find out what people have told us.

  31. Making sure medicine is safe for everyone

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    Have you or a family member had a side effect after taking medicines? Find out why it's important to share your experience to make medicine safer for everyone.

  32. Have your say on which products should be available on prescription

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    The NHS wants to know which drugs and treatments you think should be made available on prescription.

  33. What have people told us about health and social care

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    Thousands of people share their experiences of health and care with Healthwatch every month. Download our briefing to find out the key issues people are raising about GPs, hospitals and other care services.

  34. How can your pharmacy help you?

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    Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Find out how they can help you.

  35. What people are telling us: October - December 2019

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    Find out what the public has been telling us about health and social care from October to December. This briefing also looks at and examines emerging themes across services, focusing on healthcare for trans people, and access to wheelchair services.

  36. COVID-19: What people are telling us about their care

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    Find out what the public has been telling us about health and social care from April - June 2020, including the key issues people have faced because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  37. What is the COVID-19 vaccine and how do I get it?

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    Take a look at what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme, including where to go and why it's important.

  38. Primary Care: A review of local Healthwatch reports

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    Find out what we found when our network spoke to more than 11,000 people and visited over 550 GP surgeries, pharmacies and opticians across the country.

  39. What help do you need to look after your health in the future?

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    By analysing over 11,000 conversations the Healthwatch network has had with the public about this issue, we found five common areas where people wanted to see improvement.

  40. People's experiences of primary care

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    Most people when surveyed say that they are satisfied with the care they get from primary care services, but this does not tell the full story.

  41. Healthwatch Network Awards 2021: Shortlist announced

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    Find out who’s in the running for a Healthwatch network award this year

  42. What is flu and how do I get the flu vaccine?

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    Understanding the symptoms of flu and what the flu vaccine is helps you make informed decisions about your health.