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Join us for Share for Better Care Week 2026
Get involved in a national week of action to help more people have a stronger voice in their care.
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What do women want from health services?
As the government prepares to refresh the Women Health’s Strategy, we share new findings on women’s top priorities.
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Our response to NHS England's letter on corridor care
We have responded to NHS England's (NHSE) letter to all trust chief executives to take action on corridor care.
Response
Our response to the new GP contract
Read our response to the government's new contract for GP services.
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Our response to new findings on corridor care
Read our response to the Health Services Safety Investigations Body's (HSSIB) findings on the risks of using corridor care.
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One in seven patients stuck in a GP referrals ‘black hole’
One in seven patients who have been referred by their GP are stuck waiting for specialist care due to GP referrals being delayed, lost, or rejected.
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How will the new GP contract improve the experience at your local practice?
What will the new GP contract mean for your care? And how did we use your feedback to call for a contract that works for you?
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Refugee and asylum seekers’ experiences of using the NHS
People are struggling to find the right information and are receiving care that’s not culturally appropriate.
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Our position on NHS dentistry
Communities across England have made it clear that NHS dentistry needs to be fixed – so it’s affordable and accessible. Read more about our evidence…
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Latest reports and publication
Local Healthwatch funding 2024-25
Discover what funding the Healthwatch network has received to carry out its statutory activities in 2024-25.
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Referrals: improving experiences and closing “black holes”
Our latest research looks at whether changes to referrals over the last two years have improved the process for patients.
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