Picture of Louise Ansari
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
Healthwatch network awards
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
Women waiting in a hospital wearing a mask.
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
Graphic of magnifying glass
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
Older man in wheel chair with carer
State of Care: Read our response
Today, the health and care regulator, the Care Quality Commission, published their annual review of NHS and social care support. Read our response.
22 October 2021
Response
Dentist examining female patient
NHS dentistry: We have co-signed an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
We have co-signed an open letter addressed to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak calling for a recovery plan for NHS dentistry.
21 October 2021
News
Healthwatch network awards
Healthwatch Network Awards 2021: Shortlist announced
Find out who’s in the running for a Healthwatch network award this year
20 October 2021
News
Man in a white lab cost vaccinating a woman.
NHS sets plan to improve GP access
The NHS has published a plan for improving access to GP appointments for patients alongside supporting GPs and their teams.
15 October 2021
Response
Graphic of magnifying glass
Our public committee meeting October 2021 supporting materials
Take a look at the papers for our October Committee meeting
8 October 2021
Report
Man at home with carer
What is adult social care?
Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.
7 October 2021
Advice and Information
Male patient sitting on a hospital bed and talking to a male doctor. Both are wearing face masks.
People living in the poorest areas waiting longer for hospital treatment
The King’s Fund and Healthwatch England jointly call for urgent action to address hospital waiting lists and improve patients’ experience of delays to treatment
27 September 2021
News
A man and a women sitting on exercise balls. Their arms are stretched out in front of them.
What to expect when waiting for care
Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.
6 September 2021
Advice and Information