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Share your views to help improve care for people with dementia in your community.News -
A man whose wife has dementia shares his views about what would make care better.Advice and Information -
Receiving a dementia diagnosis can be a life-changing event, but knowing what support is available to you and what steps to take next can help you or a loved one process the diagnosis and plan for the future.News -
Read a summary of our latest research to find out if people with dementia are getting the support they need.Blog -
Simon and his family were self-funding his care in a local care home, who were supporting him well with his dementia. However, in 2017 their funds began to run low and they were approaching the £23,250 threshold.Blog -
Our new report looks at why it is important to review the care of people with dementia. With new research indicating that people with dementia are not always getting the support they need, David shares his experience of caring for his wife.Report -
Read our latest research to find out if people with dementia are getting the support they need.News -
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.Report -
Find out what the public have been telling us about health and social care from April to June this year.Response -
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman's Annual Review of Adult Social Care Complaints has revealed it is investigating a greater proportion of complaints than previous years. Read our response in full.Report -
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.News -
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.News -
Find out how one local Healthwatch has been showing GP practices how small changes can make a big difference to patients’ experiences of visiting the doctor.News -
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.News -
A Shropshire man with dementia has been using his experiences to help improve support for local people with the disease.Blog -
The manager of a care home in Devon tells us that feedback from her residents’ loved ones has helped to provide the best possible level of care.News -
With cases of dementia on the rise, it's more important than ever that services give people the support they need. Read our briefing to find out what people have told local Healthwatch about their experiences of care.News -
Published today, Every Voice Matters, our Annual Report to Parliament 2015-16, outlines how together we are putting people at the heart of care.Blog -
Find out how Healthwatch Wiltshire worked with other organisations to improve dementia care, winning them the awards for 'The impact we make with partners' at this year's Healthwatch network awards.Report -
Over the past year local Healthwatch have spoken to people across the country about their experiences of dementia care - from help provided by GPs and pharmacists to support offered through hospitals and social care.News -
Find out who’s in the running for a Healthwatch network award this yearResponse -
New report from the Care Quality Commission looks at how well health and social care services are working together across 20 local authority areas.News -
Health and social care services are changing to become more efficient and better at providing the support that people want. If services are to get these changes right, it is important that they work with local people to give them a say in decisions.News -
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.News -
In the 70th year of the NHS, Healthwatch is turning its attention to the future, asking the public some big questions about what they want health and care in England to look like.Blog -
Politicians often talk about the health service as being ‘our NHS’. But if it truly belongs to us then it’s time for a shift in the relationship.News -
Most people are confident that the NHS can meet their needs. But, when it comes to the NHS at 100 confidence falls by half. We explore recent polling that indicates people think they should be responsible for staying healthy but want the NHS to help.Blog -
Surrey Heartlands Health and Care Partnership has been working with Healthwatch Surrey to create a programme of Citizen Ambassadors as a way to reach out to more people in the community. Hear more about Angela’s experience as a Citizen Ambassador.News -
The NHS in England has published a ten year plan setting its priorities for the future.News -
Greater Manchester and Healthwatch England have launched a new fund to strengthen the voice of local people in health and care reforms.Report -
A research review highlights key themes and gaps in the evidence about involving people in decisions on health and care.News -
Complete our survey and have your say about how NHS services in your area should change.News -
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.News -
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.News -
Share your views to help improve NHS cancer support where you live.News -
A cancer survivor explains what made the biggest difference to him and his family whilst he was being treated for the disease.News -
A woman shares her views about the importance of education – both for patients and professionals - to helping people look after their health.Report -
Download and view our accessible versions of our surveys to better understand what you would do to improve your local NHS.News -
Download and view our digital tools so that people can have their say on how to improve their local NHS.News -
One man shares his experience of mental health conditions and calls on others to do the same.News -
Have your say about how care should improve where you live.News -
People share how the NHS can empower them to take charge of their health and wellbeing.News -
What can services do to give people more control over their health and wellbeing? It starts with clear communication.News -
Complete our survey and help inform changes to NHS services where you live.
