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Your Care, Your Way

The Accessible Information Standard gives disabled people and people with a sensory loss the legal right to get health and social care information they can understand and communications support if they need it. But, is the standard being delivered by services and does it go far enough?

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Read our annual report 2020 - 21

Last year, Healthwatch supported over two million people to have their say on care and get the right advice. Thanks to people sharing their views of health and care, we have been able to make those in power aware of what’s working and what isn’t and, as a result, make change happen.

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What is adult social care?

Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Find answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

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We make sure NHS and social care decision-makers hear your voice and use your feedback to improve care.

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Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities

A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating living costs. We have warned decision-makers that NHS dentistry is in desperate need of...

Sitting in the dentist's office, listening to the list of treatments, the cost of £1,100 brought me to tears. These costs were on top of the £50 I had to spend to have the appointment.

Lydia, Somerset

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The public’s experience of monitoring their blood pressure at home

People increasingly use remote medical technologies to keep tabs on...

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Our public committee meeting March 2022

Take a look at our supporting papers for the March committee meeting.

Advice and information

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Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

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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.

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Someone I love has died - where can I find support?

Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

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