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Social care: What is in the new plan?

Find out what's in the Government's new social care plan and how it compares with what people have told us.

3 December 2021

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Holistic welfare checks part of updated hospital discharge guidance

The Government has recently updated national hospital discharge guidance, taking on board our key recommendations. Take a look at what the improvements mean for you.

The Government has recently updated national hospital discharge guidance, taking on board our key recommendations. Take a look at what the...

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Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion - Our plan for 2021-22

Find out how we will continue to put Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of our work.

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Twin crisis of access and affordability calls for a radical rethink of NHS dentistry

New data indicates the dental crisis shows no signs of slowing, with four in five people (80%) struggling to access timely care during the last COVID-19 lockdown.

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Dentistry during COVID-19 insight briefing

Our latest findings show many people continue to struggle to access or afford NHS dental treatment.

We also explore people’s attitudes towards accessing NHS dental treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Tackling inequalities in health and care

Our updated strategy includes a stronger focus to understand and amplify the views of those who are not heard by health and care services. Our national director explains why.

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Louise Ansari appointed as our new National Director

We're delighted to announce that Louise Ansari has been appointed as our new National Director at Healthwatch England.

18 November 2021

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Healthwatch network award winners 2021 announced

Winners of the annual Healthwatch Awards, which celebrate the difference made by local Healthwatch staff and volunteers during the past 12 months, have been announced. Find out who won.

15 November 2021

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Waiting lists are inevitable. It's how we manage them that matters.

A record-breaking 5.7 million people are waiting for hospital care. In response, the Government is spending an extra £5.9 billion to tackle the problem. Our latest research looks at how the backlog is impacting the lives of those waiting.

8 November 2021

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Our public committee meeting December 2021

3 December 2021

Take a look at our supporting papers for the December committee...

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Our equality, diversity and inclusion roadmap

4 November 2021

Our vision is "A world where we can all get the health and care...

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Our public committee meeting October 2021 supporting materials

Take a look at the papers for our October Committee meeting

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Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion - Our plan for 2021-22

Find out how we will continue to put Equality, Diversity and...

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