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Is NHS 111 First making a difference?

During COVID-19, people have relied on NHS 111 more than ever to get urgent medical advice. Our latest research looks at people's experiences of NHS 111 and awareness of the new A&E time slot booking service.

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Tackling unfair health differences will need those in power to listen

In our annual report to Parliament, our Chair Sir Robert Francis QC reflects on the role the public can play in tackling the challenges brought about by COVID-19.

Healthwatch Annual Report Front Cover. On equal terms, then and now.

Our annual report 2019-20

Since COVID-19 struck, the work of the Healthwatch network to support and listen to local people became more crucial than ever. Find out more in our 2019-20 annual report to Parliament about how we have helped make care...

25 February 2021

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Getting to vaccine centres more of a barrier for Black communities

When it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine, much has been written about the mistrust among certain communities but is this the only factor preventing uptake?

22 February 2021

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Dentistry and the impact of COVID-19

In our latest briefing, we share what over 1,300 people have told us about their experience of NHS dentistry during July and September 2020.

9 December 2020

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Healthwatch network award winners 2020 announced

We celebrated the huge contribution made by local Healthwatch staff and volunteers at Healthwatch Network Awards 2020. Find out who won.

5 November 2020

Response to death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

Sir Robert Francis QC, Chair of Healthwatch England responds on behalf of our staff and volunteers.

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Our advice on the NHS objectives 2021/22

Each year, we share with Government the issues we believe should be included in the objectives for the NHS for the year ahead. Read our recommendations.

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GP access review must be part of NHS COVID-19 recovery

Our research shows that tens of thousands of people struggled to contact or see their doctor during the first year of the pandemic. Find out more in our new report.

Latest reports and publications

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GP access during COVID-19

Our new report looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way...

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Public Committee Meeting March 2021

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

Healthwatch Annual Report Front Cover. On equal terms, then and now.

Our annual report 2019-20

25 February 2021

Since COVID-19 struck, the work of the Healthwatch network to support...

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Declaration of interests for Chair and Committee

10 December 2020

We have detailed the declarations of interests for the our Committee...