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My life as a carer – one of seven million stories
Three in five of us will become an unpaid carer at some point in our lives. Kate* tells us about what it was like becoming a carer for her husband and the difficulties they faced.
28 November 2018
Blog
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Care homes: understanding your rights
Choosing a care home can be daunting and it's important to have the right information. Find out more about your rights and how to complain if you are not happy.
21 November 2018
Advice and Information
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Janet’s story: when readmission to hospital goes wrong
Our research shows that emergency readmissions to hospital have risen by 9.35% in the last year. Janet's story shows why it's important we understand why this is happening.
21 November 2018
Blog
Our response to new guidance to help care homes understand their responsibilities under consumer law
New guidance from the Competitions and Markets Authority aims to help ensure that care home residents are treated fairly under consumer law.
The Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has published new guidance to help care homes and nursing homes for those over 65 understand their responsibilities under consumer law.
20 November 2018
Response
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Emergency readmissions: What's changed one year on?
New research indicates spike in emergency readmissions to hospital over the last year. Our report calls on NHS to fix the data gaps to help understand why.
14 November 2018
Report
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NHS not tracking why more patients are being readmitted to hospital
New research indicates spike in emergency readmissions to hospital over the last year. Our report calls on NHS to fix the data gaps to help understand why.
14 November 2018
News
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Four questions to get the most out of conversations with your Doctor
Feel in control of your healthcare with these four questions and make a decision that's right for you.
12 November 2018
Advice and Information
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How much funding is your local Healthwatch receiving for 2018/19?
Find out how much funding your local Healthwatch receives to help you have your say.
1 November 2018
News
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State of support - local Healthwatch finances 2018/19
Our latest report sets out what funding the Healthwatch network has received to carry out its statutory activities in 2018/19.
1 November 2018
Report
Our response to Which? latest research on people underestimating the true cost of care.
New research from Which? finds that millions of people are underestimating the cost of paying for a care home place - potentially putting some at risk of financial problems. Our National Director, Imelda Redmond, responds to these findings.
31 October 2018
Response
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Should the NHS become more of a lifestyle coach to tackle unhealthy living?
Most people are confident that the NHS can meet their needs. But, when it comes to the NHS at 100 confidence falls by half. We explore recent polling that indicates people think they should be responsible for staying healthy but want the NHS to help.
25 October 2018
News
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What people have told us: A review of the last three months
Each month, thousands of people share their experiences of health and social care support with us. Find out what people told us over the summer about community services, hospital treatment, mental health support and social care services.
19 October 2018
News