News and reports

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.

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.

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?

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

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.

The British Dental Association has issued an open letter to Health Secretary Matt Hancock after a leading UK dental chain has instructed dentists to limit urgent care, in order to meet unrealistic Government targets. Read our response.

NHS England wants to change how NHS works at a regional level, read our response to their proposals.

We have written to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care expressing our concern around the current guidance on visits to care homes. Read our letter and the Governments response.

NHS England want to hear from patients, clinicians and the public on their proposed set of performance measures for A&E.

Find out what the public has been telling us about health and social care from July - September 2020, including the issues people have faced accessing NHS dental services.

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

Our National Director, Imelda Redmond, responds to CQC’s COVID-19 inpatient survey, highlighting the importance of getting discharge right for patients and their loved ones.