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Local Healthwatch go on tour to see what men in the pubs and clubs of Blackburn with Darwen really think about health and care services.News -
Local Healthwatch aim to speak to every section of their community about their experiences of care. This is not always straightforward, as Healthwatch Peterborough found out when they worked to engage with prisoners.News -
People who identify as transgender can face problems and prejudice accessing health and social care services. We speak to Healthwatch Brighton and Hove to find out what they are doing to help ensure people get the support they need.
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Young people with special educational needs find learning more difficult than most people their age.News -
When Healthwatch Trafford spoke to people with ME and CFS, they found that over 76% felt their GP didn’t understand their condition. Find out how they think support could be improved.News -
Find out how one simple suggestion from deaf people in Dudley led to a better experience of visiting hospital.News -
Angela’s idea has helped make it easier for people in Islington to speak to their social worker on the phone.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.Report -
Take a look at the award winning stories from this year's Healthwatch Network Awards.News -
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.News -
NHS England publish their first in their series of regular updates about what they are doing to improve gender identity services.
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With more than 11 million people in the UK with some form of hearing loss, it is important that health services understand their needs. Find out about the action one Healthwatch took when concerns were raised about accessing local GP services.
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75% of children and young people who experience mental health problems aren't getting the help they need.News -
To build on our understanding on people's experiences of primary care, we spoke to a group of people from the Deaf community in East London who told us about the challenges they experience.
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We examine what the NHS can do to improve health support for the trans community.Advice and Information -
If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.News -
Most people take access to a GP for granted but if you become homeless, it’s not always so easy.Response -
Read our response to evidence from Public Health England that COVID-19 is having a disproportionate impact on people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities.Report -
Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of our values. This statement and plan shows how we plan to ensure everyone should have a fair and equal experience using health and social care, particularly those who may face discrimination.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.News -
People have told us that being able to access primary care services is a major concern. As part of our investigation into people’s experiences of using services, we are sharing a series of blogs setting out what different consumer groups told us.News -
We are delighted to announce the shortlist for the Healthwatch Awards 2020.News -
A trip to the dentist should be straightforward. But for people who are Deaf it can be extremely difficult when services aren't accessible. We spoke to Mark, a Deaf patient in Wokingham about his experience as a mystery shopper.News -
Health and care services need to be accessible for everyone, but those who are deaf often face problems. Healthwatch Bedford Borough share how they are working to achieve change in their area.
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Local Healthwatch across the country are hearing reports of long delays for access to consultations and surgery for people waiting for gender reassignment surgery, but how long should people wait?
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Since COVID-19 struck, the work of the Healthwatch network to support and listen to local people became more crucial than ever. Find out more in our 2019-20 annual report to Parliament about how we have helped make care better.Blog -
In our annual report to Parliament, our Chair Sir Robert Francis QC reflects on the role the public can play in tackling the challenges brought about by COVID-19.News -
Being able to access primary care services is a key concern that the public have raised with local Healthwatch. In our latest blog we share the views of one group of British Pakistani women from Waltham Forest.Blog -
Our updated strategy includes a stronger focus to understand and amplify the views of those who are not heard by health and care services. Our national director explains why.Report -
Read our strategy to find out about the difference we want to make by 2026 in partnership with local Healthwatch.Report -
Our new research explores vaccine confidence amongst people from African, Bangladeshi, Caribbean, and Pakistani backgrounds. We want to understand these barriers to ensure key lessons are taken forward for future public health campaigns.News -
The answer is, in short no, but this was one of the 10 common problems we found when our network spoke to over 11,000 people about their experiences of primary care. Here are examples of what local Healthwatch have been doing to tackle this problem.Report -
The move to more digitally-led healthcare has worked well for some but excluded others over the past year. Our report explores how people have been excluded and what needs to happen to get the care they need.News -
In partnership with Healthwatch and National Voices, new findings from The King's Fund highlight the critical role of administration in how people experience care.Report -
Find out how we will continue to put Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of our work.News -
The King’s Fund and Healthwatch England jointly call for urgent action to address hospital waiting lists and improve patients’ experience of delays to treatmentNews -
Find out who’s in the running for a Healthwatch network award this yearNews -
We have co-signed an open letter addressed to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak calling for a recovery plan for NHS dentistry.News -
A record-breaking 5.7 million people are waiting for hospital care. In response, the Government is spending an extra £5.9 billion to tackle the problem. Our latest research looks at how the backlog is impacting the lives of those waiting.News -
Winners of the annual Healthwatch Awards, which celebrate the difference made by local Healthwatch staff and volunteers during the past 12 months, have been announced. Find out who won.Report -
Our remit covers all health and social care services and we work for everyone, not just those who shout the loudest.Report -
Read seven inspiring stories from our 2017 Healthwatch Network Awards, to show how your feedback is helping to change health and care for the better.Blog -
So you can take part in our campaign Your Care, Your Way, we have created our survey in several alternative formats, including Easy Read.
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People with little or no English struggle at all points of their healthcare journey. Our new research shines a light on barriers and delays to care they often experience and calls for equal access for all.Advice and Information -
Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?Blog -
Get to know some of our volunteers below and find out what they've learnt during their time at Healthwatch.News -
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.
