It's easier to choose a care home in Durham thanks to Tony
After struggling to find the right information when choosing a care home for his mum, Tony decided to take matters into his own hands.
Meet the people using their voice to make a difference to care of others
Five people and groups have been shortlisted for a national award that celebrates local people who, through their dedication, have helped improve health and care for their community.
Families fight to save local respite service
Thanks to a group of families in Hertfordshire, changes are being made to respite care and support for families of children with complex needs.
Speaking up saves lives in Bristol
Thanks to Errol, more men in Bristol are aware of the signs of prostate cancer and are being diagnosed and treated.
Getting the basics right for people who are Deaf
Thanks to Sandra, NHS England is improving the way they communicate with people who are Deaf or hard of hearing.
Helping young people speak up about their mental health
Becky felt there wasn’t enough mental health support for people her age, and decided something needed to change.
Women and families who have lost babies speak up to support their peers
Women and families are getting the help they need after suffering the loss of a baby, thanks to support from people who have been through the same thing.
15 year old leads campaign to improve mental health services
Darian found that his friends and peers were struggling with their mental health and didn't know where to go for support. Concerned, he decided to do something about it.
86-year old dedicates over 250 hours to improving services
Local people's views on health and social care are heard thanks to Betty, 86.
Volunteer shares experiences of Aspergers Syndrome to encourage young people to speak up
A 24-year-old woman in Dorset has been leading the charge in helping health and care services in the county understand the issues affecting young people.
Parent secures changes to orthotics services by sharing her son's experience
Speaking up about her son’s experience saw one woman help improve orthotics services for people across the country.
Islington resident helps make phoning social workers easier
Angela's idea has helped make it easier for people in Islington to speak to their social worker on the phone.