News and reports

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.

Take a look at our supporting papers for the May 2025 committee meeting.

Waiting for an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment can take a long time. What support is available for people while they wait?

The Government has promised to put in place a 10-Year Health Plan to fix the NHS in England. We have outlined the four things that matter most to you and how they should shape the 10-Year Plan.

Our latest research found frequent errors in patients’ individual medical records.

Everyone who uses the NHS in England could soon have a single patient record that brings together important information about your health care. So how and where are your records kept now, how can you view them, and what do you do if you find mistakes in them?