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Healthwatch Annual Report Front Cover

Our annual report 2019-20

Since COVID-19 struck, the work of the Healthwatch network to support and listen to local people became more crucial than ever. Find out more in our 2019-20 annual report to Parliament about how we have helped make care...

25 February 2021

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Getting to vaccine centres more of a barrier for Black communities

When it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine, much has been written about the mistrust among certain communities but is this the only factor preventing uptake?

22 February 2021

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Dentistry and the impact of COVID-19

In our latest briefing, we share what over 1,300 people have told us about their experience of NHS dentistry during July and September 2020.

9 December 2020

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Healthwatch network award winners 2020 announced

We celebrated the huge contribution made by local Healthwatch staff and volunteers at Healthwatch Network Awards 2020. Find out who won.

5 November 2020

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Tell us your mental health support stories

We want to help people in danger of self-harm and suicide, making sure they get the support they need. Your story can help.

September 10 is World Suicide Prevention day, raising awareness of 800,000+ suicides every year globally – one person every 40 seconds.

8 September 2020

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I didn’t know what to expect when dad was taken to hospital

During lockdown, Tony was admitted to hospital with chest pains. His son, Robin, 35, talks to us about the difficulties family members face trying to find out what’s happening when a loved one is in hospital.

Health and Care White Paper - our response

We welcome the plans to strengthen health and care legislation set out in the White Paper today.

11 February 2021

Warnings of dentistry crisis as public concerns continue

We urge the Government to take urgent action to address issues with access to NHS dental care as we continue to hear from people about their poor experiences.

8 February 2021

Our response to The British Dental Association's open letter to Matt Hancock about dental targets preventing patient care

The British Dental Association has issued an open letter to Health Secretary Matt Hancock after a leading UK dental chain has instructed dentists to limit urgent care, in order to meet unrealistic Government targets. Read our response.

29 January 2021

Latest reports and publications

Healthwatch Annual Report Front Cover

Our annual report 2019-20

25 February 2021

Since COVID-19 struck, the work of the Healthwatch network to support...

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Declaration of interests for Chair and Committee

10 December 2020

We have detailed the declarations of interests for the our Committee...

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What are people telling us: July to September 2020

9 December 2020

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

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Public Committee Meeting December 2020

7 December 2020

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