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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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How to solve a problem like social care?

42% of people we polled support using general taxation to fund social care. Jacob Lant, Head of Policy at Healthwatch England reflects on the public’s increasing desire for a social care solution.

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Healthwatch Network Awards 2019 shortlist announced

After receiving over 145 entries, we are pleased to announce the finalists for the Healthwatch Network Awards 2019.

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People want more control and choice over health decisions

Nearly 700 people in Birmingham and Solihull told their local Healthwatch about the changes that they would like to see made to their local NHS after the Government's promise to invest billions into services. Read what people said.

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.