News and reports

Find out what the public has been telling us about health and social care from July to September this year. This briefing also looks at emerging themes across services and examines what people have been telling us about support for incontinence.

Today, NHS England publishes its progress report on proposed changes to performance targets. It’s promising to see the NHS considering what’s most important to people, including faster triage and prioritising those with the highest need. Our research shows that the public value a wide range of factors when it comes to good care in A&E, which is why we're working with the NHS to ensure new measures take people’s full experiences into consideration.

Fear can hold parents back from seeking help when they are experiencing a mental problem but it's important to speak up. We've pulled together a number of services for parents in need of support for their mental health. Read more to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

Before he sadly passed away in May 2019, Mike Chapman went out of his way to use his experience to help make care better for people affected by cancer. Mike was recognised for his outstanding achievement at the Healthwatch Network Awards 2019.

Last year, thousands of women told us about their experiences of mental health problems during and after pregnancy – including those who lost their babies. As part of Baby Loss Awareness Week, we're sharing stories people have shared.