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Five stories of how lockdown has affected people's lives

Read people's accounts of how COVID-19 has affected their lives, routine, and mental health. We've included links to where you can get advice and information too.

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COVID-19: 1,500 volunteers answer local call to help people affected

We talk to Mark, a local Healthwatch manager, to find out how his community has responded to the coronavirus crisis

Read about the amazing response in Bracknell Forest

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Trans healthcare: What can we learn from people’s experiences?

We examine what the NHS can do to improve health support for the trans community.

What people are telling us: October - December 2019

Find out what the public has been telling us about health and social care from October to December. This briefing also looks at and examines emerging themes across services, focusing on healthcare for trans people, and...

What matters to people using A&E

Our latest briefing illustrates the chain of factors which impact on people's experiences in A&E.

20 February 2020

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Three steps to improve mental health support for young people

We spoke to 47 young people to find out how they want extra funding to be used, so they can access the mental health support they need.

5 February 2020

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What’s it like to care for someone during COVID-19?

The coronavirus outbreak is particularly worrying for carers and comes with its unique set of challenges. Leah Payne shares her experience of caring for someone with dementia.

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The highs and lows of shielding from coronavirus

It's mental health awareness week so we spoke to Lucy from Healthwatch Dorset to find out the challenges she faces whilst shielding.

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How are communities coming together during COVID-19?

Maria from Healthwatch Stockport explains how they have worked with their community to help people get support and stay connected during the coronavirus pandemic.

Latest reports and publications

Our advice on the NHS objectives for 2020-21

Each year, we share with Government the issues we believe should be...

What people are telling us: October - December 2019

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

Our Public Committee Meeting March 2020 supporting materials

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

What matters to people using A&E

20 February 2020

Our latest briefing illustrates the chain of factors which impact on...