1. Our public Committee meeting July 2014 - supporting materials

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    Find out what happened at our public Committee Meeting.

  2. Our public Committee meeting May 2014 - supporting materials

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    Take a look at the papers for our Committee meeting.

  3. Our public Committee meeting May 2015 - supporting materials

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  4. Our public Committee Meeting February 2014 - supporting materials

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  5. Our public Committee Meeting February 2015 - supporting materials

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  6. Our public Committee Meeting November 2015 - supporting materials

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  7. Our public Committee Meeting August 2015 supporting materials

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  8. Our Committee Meeting November 2016 - supporting materials

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  9. Our public Committee Meeting August 2016 - supporting materials

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  10. Our public Committee Meeting May 2016 - supporting materials

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  11. Our Committee Meeting February 2016 - supporting materials

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  12. Our public Committee Meeting February 2017 - supporting materials

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  13. Our public Committee Meeting May 2017 - supporting materials

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  14. Our public Committee Meeting July 2017 supporting materials

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  15. Our public Committee Meeting April 2018 - supporting materials

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  16. Our public Committee Meeting October 2017 supporting materials

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  17. Our public Committee Meeting January 2018 supporting materials

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  18. Disabled people report being blocked from NHS care due to poor communications

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    Our new deep-dive analysis of people's experiences of healthcare communication is a stark reminder of why NHS England and the 42 new Integrated Care Systems need to ensure services abide by the Accessible Information Standard.

  19. Our public Committee Meeting December 2012 supporting materials

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    Find out what happened at our public Committee Meeting.

  20. Declaration of interests for Chair and Committee

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    We have detailed the declarations of interests for our Committee. For example, connection with a voluntary or other body or position in a political party.

  21. Contact us using British Sign Language

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    Find out how to contact us using a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter.

  22. Our public Committee meeting September 2022

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    Take a look at our supporting papers for the June committee meeting.

  23. Our position on patient transport

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    Getting to healthcare appointments can be impossible for some people – especially those who cannot travel or afford it. Find out what we’ve recommended decision-makers do to improve the situation.

  24. Our public Committee meeting November 2022

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    Take a look at our supporting papers for the November committee meeting.

  25. Interim Chair Appointed

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    Belinda Black to join Healthwatch England Committee

  26. Our position on maternity care

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    Recent reports highlight consistent failures in maternity care. Find out what we're calling for to help people get the right care and support they need.

  27. Have your say - Easy Read

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    Download an Easy Read version of our 'Have your say' form.

  28. 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.

  29. Our public Committee meeting February 2023

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    Take a look at our supporting papers for the February 2023 committee meeting.

  30. Why does accessible healthcare matter? - Karl's story

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    Clear, understandable information is important to help you make decisions about your healthcare. It is feedback from people like Karl that inspired us to launch the Your Care, Your Way campaign last year.

  31. Local Healthwatch funding 2022-23

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    Our latest report sets out what funding the Healthwatch network has received to carry out its statutory activities in 2022-23.

  32. Our position on elective care

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    Recent research highlighted that long delays for hospital treatment, last-minute cancellations, and a lack of personalised information and support were huge concerns for people. Find out what we're calling for.

  33. NHS 111 First - our position

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    From 1 December 2020, the NHS introduced a new system called NHS 111 First. Find out what we’re calling for to ensure the service works for everyone.

  34. Our Annual Report 2021-22

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    NHS and social care services only make the best decisions if they listen to the people they care for. Read our Annual Report to Parliament to see how your feedback has helped decision-makers prioritise what matters most.

  35. Together we can make care better

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    Our annual report demonstrates the power of public feedback to help services think about how care can be better. But, with the NHS facing such big challenges, public feedback is more critical than ever.

  36. Celebrating ten years of people speaking up to make care better

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    We mark the difference the public has made in improving NHS and social care services.

  37. How will we address the challenges facing health and social care?

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    Health and social care services face big challenges, and if they are to improve, decision-makers must listen to public feedback. Read how we aim to help make this happen.

  38. Our future focus

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    With unprecedented challenges facing NHS and social care services, we've launched a new plan setting how we work to make sure your experiences help make care better.

  39. Our public Committee meeting May 2023

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    Take a look at our supporting papers for the May 2023 committee meeting.

  40. Our position on the cost of living crisis

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    The cost of living crisis is putting people under a lot of pressure - and affecting their ability to access the care they need. Read our evidence on the problems people are facing and how we believe these can be reduced to ensure cost is not a barrier to accessing care.

  41. Professor David Croisdale-Appleby confirmed as new Chair of Healthwatch England

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    Professor David Croisdale-Appleby has been appointed as the new Chair of Healthwatch England, the independent champion for people who use health and social care.

  42. Our position on complaints in the NHS and social care

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    When people have concerns over any aspect of their care or the actions or decisions of any NHS or social care body, they have the right to make a complaint. Read our position on how health and care services should manage complaints, and our work on this issue.

  43. How volunteering at Healthwatch helped pursue a dream career

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    A Leeds volunteer filmmaker shares why he volunteered at Healthwatch and how it helped him pursue a Television career.

  44. Our policy position on accessible information

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    By law, people in England have the right to get healthcare in the format they can understand. However, there’s a growing body of evidence suggesting that this is not happening. Read our policy position.

  45. Our plan for 2023-24: Equalities, diversity and inclusion

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    Find out what we plan to do to put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work.

  46. Our position on social care

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    Getting good social care can make a big difference in someone's life. But are people always receiving the help they need? Find out what people have told us and how we think social care support could be improved.

  47. Our response to NHS England’s reduction in the number of cancer waiting times targets

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    Healthwatch England welcomes NHS England’s simplification of cancer waiting times data. A simplified care timeline can help patients and their loved ones to have a better understanding of what milestones and timelines they can expect during their cancer treatment journey.

  48. What help can you get to pay for your prescriptions?

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    The cost of living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some can afford. Find out what help is out there to help you cover the cost of your medication.

  49. Healthwatch England welcomes new Committee member

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    Jane Laughton joins the Healthwatch England Committee.