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Holistic welfare checks part of updated hospital discharge guidance

The Government has recently updated national hospital discharge guidance, taking on board our key recommendations. Take a look at what the improvements mean for you.

The Government has recently updated national hospital discharge guidance, taking on board our key recommendations. Take a look at what the...

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Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion - Our plan for 2021-22

Find out how we will continue to put Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of our work.

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Twin crisis of access and affordability calls for a radical rethink of NHS dentistry

New data indicates the dental crisis shows no signs of slowing, with four in five people (80%) struggling to access timely care during the last COVID-19 lockdown.

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Dentistry during COVID-19 insight briefing

Our latest findings show many people continue to struggle to access or afford NHS dental treatment.

We also explore people’s attitudes towards accessing NHS dental treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Tackling inequalities in health and care

Our updated strategy includes a stronger focus to understand and amplify the views of those who are not heard by health and care services. Our national director explains why.

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The year ahead - Our plan for 2021 - 2022

Find out more about our plans for 2020-21.

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Your views helped improve non-emergency patient transport services

NHS England has published a new report outlining changes to non-emergency patient transport services (NEPTS) and broader NHS transport support. Take a look at what the changes mean for you and your loved ones.

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What's the point? Nothing ever changes

You might think your feedback doesn’t have the power to change how health and social care services run. We want to show you how that isn’t the case.

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Imelda Redmond is stepping down after leading Healthwatch England for four and half years

Healthwatch England National Director Imelda Redmond CBE has announced she will be stepping down from her role this autumn after four and half years leading the organisation.

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Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion - Our plan for 2021-22

Find out how we will continue to put Equality, Diversity and...

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Locked out: Digitally excluded people’s experiences of remote GP appointments

The move to more digitally-led healthcare has worked well for some...

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VacciNation: Exploring vaccine confidence

Our new research explores vaccine confidence amongst people from...

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Our Public Committee Meeting June 2021 supporting materials

Take a look at our papers for our June Committee meeting.

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