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

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.

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Make more space for new parents to talk about their mental health

In our new report, we share what parents have told us about their experiences of mental health problems before, during and after pregnancy, and call on services to give people more opportunities to talk about how their mental wellbeing.

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People share what a good A&E experience looks like

Our research shows that the public value a wide range of factors when it comes to good care in A&E. We're working with the NHS to ensure proposals for new measures take people’s full experiences into consideration.

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We are the independent national champion for people who use health and social care services.

We are here to make sure that those running services, and the government, put people at the heart of care.

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News and views

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What have people told us about health and social care

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.

13 November 2019

I wanted to break down the stigma around prostate cancer, get people talking and help men to take action. Men that are screened early can be treated so they don’t have any longer term effects.

Errol

Latest reports and publications

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What have people been telling us: July - September 2019

13 November 2019

Find out what the public has been telling us about health and social...

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Our public Committee Meeting November 2019 supporting materials

8 November 2019

Take a look at our papers for our November Committee Meeting.

Advice and information

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How can you find an NHS dentist?

Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems.

26 November 2019

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Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?

Fear can hold parents back from seeking help when they are experiencing a mental problem but it's important to speak up. We've pulled together a number of services for parents in need of support for their mental health. Read more to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

17 October 2019

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Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

26 September 2019

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