News and reports

Our response to the latest NHS waiting times data.

People on lower incomes face barriers to getting the care they need. We look at why it’s harder for people who earn less money to access NHS services.

The Government has announced measures to improve women's experiences with cervical screening. Booking screening should be easier, and lower-risk people will attend fewer appointments. Read our response.

Patients are being promised better, faster and more appropriate emergency care under government reforms to shorten waiting times in A&E.

People who have a sensory impairment or a learning disability continue to face difficulty communicating with services. Read our latest blog.

Across England our volunteers are making a difference to services in their local communities every day. Hear their reasons for volunteering and the difference they feel they are making for their community.

Healthwatch has been around for over ten years, and some of our amazing volunteers have been with us for just as long. Find out their experiences of volunteering for us.

Adults in York will find it easier to seek an ADHD or autism diagnosis, thanks to local residents speaking up.

New poll of 2,579 adults in England highlights that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis can change people’s lives. Yet long waits for assessments put people with suspected ADHD off seeking professional care.

The impact ADHD has on people’s lives can be profound and can be spread across multiple areas of their life. Our new report highlights these impacts and the changes we are calling for to ensure everyone gets the support they need.

A new approach to care is making dementia support better for people in Suffolk, after those with the condition, their families and carers shared their experiences with Healthwatch Suffolk.

To mark Dementia Action Week, we're sharing Carolyn's story of how she's struggling to get the right care for her husband and how his dementia diagnosis has upended their lives.