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How has lockdown affected people's mental health and dignity?
New research highlights the challenges faced by health and social care services in England and the importance of feedback for improving care.
19 January 2022
News
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The Accessible Information Standard - what you can expect from services
The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide NHS or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.
18 January 2022
Advice and Information
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Where to go for support when you have an eating disorder
Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses that anyone can develop, regardless of age, income and ethnicity. Take a look at some of the common signs of eating disorders and where to go for support if you need help.
10 January 2022
Advice and Information
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How to look after your mental health while self-isolating with COVID-19
The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our tips to looking after your wellbeing when self-isolating.
6 January 2022
Advice and Information
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Plans to tackle NHS backlog – our response
In a new report, MPs have today warned that tackling the backlog caused by the pandemic is an "unquantifiable" challenge and have called for a broad national health and care recovery plan to be introduced.
6 January 2022
Response
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Recovery of NHS dental care too slow to help thousands left in pain
Lack of access to NHS dentistry has intensified as an issue for people over the last 18 months. Our latest research is a stark reminder that it is an issue decision-makers must react to now, to protect our health.
12 December 2021
Blog
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Our public committee meeting December 2021
Take a look at our supporting papers for the December committee meeting.
3 December 2021
Report
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Social care: What is in the new plan?
Find out what's in the Government's new social care plan and how it compares with what people have told us.
3 December 2021
Response
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Louise Ansari appointed as our new National Director
We're delighted to announce that Louise Ansari has been appointed as our new National Director at Healthwatch England.
18 November 2021
News
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Healthwatch network award winners 2021 announced
Winners of the annual Healthwatch Awards, which celebrate the difference made by local Healthwatch staff and volunteers during the past 12 months, have been announced. Find out who won.
15 November 2021
News
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Waiting lists are inevitable. It's how we manage them that matters.
A record-breaking 5.7 million people are waiting for hospital care. In response, the Government is spending an extra £5.9 billion to tackle the problem. Our latest research looks at how the backlog is impacting the lives of those waiting.
8 November 2021
News
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Our equality, diversity and inclusion roadmap
Our vision is "A world where we can all get the health and care we need", but our nation has a long way to travel before achieving this goal.
4 November 2021
Report