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What have people told us about health and social care

Thousands of people share their experiences of health and care with Healthwatch every month. Download our briefing to find out the key issues people are raising about GPs, hospitals and other care services.

This briefing looks at 128 reports published by local Healthwatch and aims to provide health and social care professionals with a summary emerging...

13 November 2019

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People share what a good A&E experience looks like

Our research shows that the public value a wide range of factors when it comes to good care in A&E, which is why we're working with the NHS to ensure new measures take people’s full experiences into consideration.

31 October 2019

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Understanding the impact of miscarriage on your mental health – Beth* and Fatima* share their stories

Last year, thousands of women told us about their experiences of mental health problems during and after pregnancy – including those who lost their babies. As part of Baby Loss Awareness Week, we're sharing stories...

Find out what women have told us about their experiences and the changes they would like to see.

Making your voice count 2019

Making your voice count 2019

Take a look at the award winning stories from this year's Healthwatch Network Awards.

Healthwatch Network Awards 2019 winners

Healthwatch 2019 Network Award Winners announced

Find out about our celebration of the contribution made by local staff and volunteers who helped gather more than half a million people's views last year.

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Mental health and the journey to parenthood: Helen P’s story

Helen had postnatal depression (PND) following the birth of her son. She explains what she thinks could have made her first weeks as a new mum better, and the importance of making sure parents get the help they need, when...

9 September 2019

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New official figures released on people’s experiences of A&E

Today the CQC published results from its patient experience survey of accident and emergency departments. Read our response.

23 October 2019

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Our response to CQC's State of Care report for 2018/19

Care Quality Commission's report today shows 'perfect storm' brewing for people using mental health and learning disability services.

15 October 2019

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How one man helped make cancer care better by sharing his experience

Before he sadly passed away in May 2019, Mike Chapman went out of his way to use his experience to help make care better for people affected by cancer. Mike was recognised for his outstanding achievement at the Healthwatch Network Awards 2019.

11 October 2019

Latest reports and publications

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What have people been telling us: July - September 2019

13 November 2019

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

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Our public Committee Meeting November 2019 supporting materials

8 November 2019

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

Making your voice count 2019

Making your voice count 2019

Take a look at the award winning stories from this year's...

There and back - what people tell us about their experiences of travelling to and from NHS services

Find out what's working well for people and what needs to...