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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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Breast cancer survivor urges people to have their say about changes to the NHS

There are plans to increase the number of doctors and this is an opportunity to say what’s needed in your local area.

How can the NHS improve care for autistic people or people with a learning disability?

Share your views to help improve support for people with a learning disability or autism in your area.

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How can the NHS make care better for people with heart and lung conditions?

Complete our survey and help inform changes to NHS services where you live.

The NHS wants to improve cardiovascular care for people around the country. It’s included in the NHS Long Term Plan, which local NHS services will...

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What would you do? Your chance to shape how your local NHS should change

Complete our survey and have your say about how NHS services in your area should change.

With growing pressure on the NHS – an ageing population, more people living with long-term conditions, lifestyle choices affecting people’s health –...

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Government recognises the contribution you have made to shaping the Long Term Plan

Thanks to your feedback, the NHS should now have a stronger focus on involving the public in changes to community and online health services.

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Why it’s important to talk about end of life care

Dying matters week encourages people to speak more openly about dying and end of life care. Services need to hear about people's experiences if they hope to improve for the future. Here's what one man told us about his brother's experience.

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Ask people what they want: The key to end of life care

A chaplain to a care home says it's vital we talk openly about dying.

Latest reports and publications

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.

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What would you do? Alternative formats

Download and view our accessible versions of our surveys to better...