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Dementia carer: As a carer I get just 3 hours’ sleep a day

Our new report looks at why it is important to review the care of people with dementia. With new research indicating that people with dementia are not always getting the support they need, David shares his experience of...

David explains the impact when he does not get enough support and what he would do to improve care services for people living with dementia.

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Why it's important to review the care of people with dementia

Read a summary of our latest research to find out if people with dementia are getting the support they need.

What does NHS data about complaints tell us?

The NHS regularly publishes data about the number of written complaints, but we want to know if every complaint is being recorded and used as an opportunity to learn.

The NHS receives over 500 written complaints every day. When people complain about poor care, it can be a real opportunity for services to listen...

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Volunteers’ Week 2019: Why I volunteer

5053 people volunteered with Healthwatch last year. Find out why people got involved this Volunteers’ Week.

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How easy is it to travel to medical appointments?

In our latest review of people’s experiences of NHS and social care services, we look in detail at the issue of patient transport.

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Thank you: Over 18,000 people say what they think would make the NHS better

Thousands of people tell Healthwatch how they want local health services to improve.

Thousands of people across the country have shared their views about what would make the NHS where they live better.

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What changes do people in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin want to see made to their NHS?

Local Healthwatch in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin asked residents 'What would you do to improve your local NHS'? Take a look at the top five things people would like to see changed to services to help them lead healthier lives.

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What changes do people in Lincolnshire want to see made to their NHS?

Earlier this year local Healthwatch across England asked residents 'What would you do' to improve your NHS. In Lincolnshire, over 400 people shared their views about the changes local people would like to see. Take a closer look at what they said.

Our response to the latest GP patient survey

We share our response to the latest figures from the GP patient survey.

Latest reports and publications

Why it’s important to review the care of people with dementia

Read our latest research to find out if people with dementia are...

Our public Committee Meeting May 2019 - supporting materials

Find out what happened at our public Committee Meeting.

What people have told us about health and social care: January to March 2019

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

Business plan 2019-20

The year ahead - Our plan for 2019/20

Find out about our plans and what we want to achieve in 2019/20.