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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.News -
Find out how much funding your local Healthwatch receives to help you have your say.Report -
Our latest report sets out what funding the Healthwatch network has received to carry out its statutory activities in 2018/19.Blog -
Our research shows that emergency readmissions to hospital have risen by 9.35% in the last year. Janet's story shows why it's important we understand why this is happening.
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New research from Which? finds that millions of people are underestimating the cost of paying for a care home place - potentially putting some at risk of financial problems. Our National Director, Imelda Redmond, responds to these findings.Blog -
Three in five of us will become an unpaid carer at some point in our lives. Kate* tells us about what it was like becoming a carer for her husband and the difficulties they faced.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 -
New research indicates spike in emergency readmissions to hospital over the last year. Our report calls on NHS to fix the data gaps to help understand why.Report -
New research indicates spike in emergency readmissions to hospital over the last year. Our report calls on NHS to fix the data gaps to help understand why.Advice and Information -
To choose the right care home and support for your needs, or the needs of a loved one, it's important you have the right information to make your decision. Here are six things you should consider when choosing a care home.Our response to new guidance to help care homes understand their responsibilities under consumer law
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New guidance from the Competitions and Markets Authority aims to help ensure that care home residents are treated fairly under consumer law.Report -
Last year 406,567 people told us what matters most to them about health and social care. These views have been placed into over 2,000 reports, informing services about the improvements that people would like to see.News -
With thousands of people at risk of homelessness this winter, we look at the common issues people who do not have a place to call home tell us they can face when it comes to health and care.News -
With many people sleeping rough, here's how health and care services can help those facing homelessness get the support they need.News -
Since 2014, we’ve heard from 1.4 million people about what it’s like to use NHS and social care services. Our latest annual report to Parliament highlights what changes you want to see and how together we're making a difference.Advice and Information -
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.News -
To give you an idea of some of the ways we’ve helped, take a look at our round up of the top questions people ask us.Blog -
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.News -
The NHS in England has published a ten year plan setting its priorities for the future.Blog -
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.Advice and Information -
You've told us that you've experienced problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what to do if you're refused the right to register.News -
NHS Digital responds to the Healthwatch call to monitor emergency readmission rates and investigate the reasons why people return to hospital just 30 days after they have been discharged.News -
Healthwatch from across England shared their successes and concerns in Westminster to make sure people can have their say about changes to health services.Blog -
With 152 Healthwatch organisations across the country, we need to make good use of technology to help our teams connect and learn from each other. Read how we’re using an online community platform to help Healthwatch make more people’s voices heard.Report -
Take a look at our papers for our upcoming Committee Meeting.Report -
Find out what the public have been telling us about health and social care over the last three months.News -
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.News -
Greater Manchester and Healthwatch England have launched a new fund to strengthen the voice of local people in health and care reforms.Advice and Information -
Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.Advice and Information -
Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses that anyone can develop, regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, or background. Take a look at some of the common signs of eating disorders and where to go for support if you need help.Response -
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.News -
The National Data Guardian played a central role in giving people more control over how their data is used by the NHS. Now you can have your say on what their priorities are as they move into their next phase.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.News -
Our new research explores what matters most to people when seeking emergency care. We look at how this information could be used to ensure NHS performance figures are more meaningful to the public.Report -
Our new research explores what matters most to people when seeking emergency care.
