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Why it’s important to review the care of people with dementia

As people's lives change drastically over time, the effects of dementia on them and their carers can be significant. This is why people with dementia need to have regular care reviews so their needs continue to be met. Read our report to find out the support people receive, and what needs to happen to make sure organisations meet the Care Act.

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Do you want to be able to search and find what people are telling local Healthwatch? We’ve built a tool that aims to help. Please test it and tell us what you think.

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What matters most

Find out how we have been helping to improve people's experiences of health and social care services in our annual report for 2017-18.

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Help encourage more people to share their experiences of health and care

As the NHS turns 70, we're encouraging more people to tell us what they think and help make care better for them, their families and their communities. Find out more about our campaign and how you can get involved

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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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How to solve a problem like social care?

42% of people we polled support using general taxation to fund social care. Jacob Lant, Head of Policy at Healthwatch England reflects on the public’s increasing desire for a social care solution.

Things always seem to be worse late at night, you feel even more cut off and helpless. I couldn’t help but think that the situation didn’t need to happen.

Kate, a carer for her husband

Latest reports and publications

Why it’s important to review the care of people with dementia

Read our latest research to find out if people with dementia are...

Our public Committee Meeting May 2019 - supporting materials

Find out what happened at our public Committee Meeting.

Advice and information

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Six ways health services can improve waiting rooms

Here are six steps that people have told us health and social care services can take to provide a better environment while they wait.

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Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries

Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.

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What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

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