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Six ways we can improve services for people with autism

More than 1 in 100 people in the UK are on the autism spectrum.

Find out what people with autism have told Healthwatch about the health and care support they’ve received, and what could be improved.

Improving access to GP services for people who are homeless

Most people take access to a GP for granted but if you become homeless, it’s not always so easy.

We look at one project helping to raise awareness of your rights when it comes to registering with your GP.

Government listens to our concerns about rising emergency readmissions

A man speaking to a hospital receptionist

In January, we highlighted six key areas to the Government for NHS England to focus on over the next year.

Find out how these issues will be addressed.

What are people’s concerns about proposed changes to NHS prescriptions?

With one week left to respond to NHS proposals to curb prescriptions for certain treatments available over the counter, find out about the concerns the public have shared with us.

Healthwatch England’s National Director gives evidence to Health and Social Care Select Committee

Health and social care services are changing, but how effective are they at involving the public? Our National Director shared the experiences of local Healthwatch with the Health and Social Care Select Committee.

Choosing care can be stressful

Choosing care services for a loved one is more stressful than getting married, according to new research by the Care Quality Commission.

Putting people at the centre of their care

New guidance from NICE, developed with the help of Healthwatch Surrey, highlights how you should be an equal partner in your care. Alice Maynard, Chair of the Guideline Committee explains more.

Six ways we can improve services for people with autism

Improving access to GP services for people who are homeless

Government listens to our concerns about rising emergency readmissions

What are people’s concerns about proposed changes to NHS prescriptions?

Healthwatch England’s National Director gives evidence to Health and Social Care Select Committee

Choosing care can be stressful

Putting people at the centre of their care

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