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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.

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GP access during COVID-19

Our new report looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people access their GP and how this affected people's experience of care.

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DNACPR review - the need for personalised, honest and sensitive conversations

Our response to CQC's report, ‘Protect, respect, connect – decisions about living and dying well during COVID-19.'

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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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Public Committee Meeting March 2021

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

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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 better.

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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Health and Care White Paper - our response

We welcome the plans to strengthen health and care legislation set out in the White Paper today.

11 February 2021

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Warnings of dentistry crisis as public concerns continue

We urge the Government to take urgent action to address issues with access to NHS dental care as we continue to hear from people about their poor experiences.

8 February 2021

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