Response
Six-week postnatal check for new mums – Q&A
What is the six-week postnatal check for new mothers and why it’s important that you attend it? In this advice piece, we cover all the basic questions you may have about it.
Advice and Information
Our position on patient transport
Getting to healthcare appointments can be impossible for some people – especially those who cannot travel or afford it. Find out what we’ve recommended decision-makers do to improve the situation.
News
Tell us your story of maternal mental health care
Pregnancy is a major life event for any family. It can be joyful and fulfilling but also challenging. We’re launching a national survey to understand if care works for new mothers and birthing parents. Share your story.
News
Healthwatch Network awards 2022: Shortlist announced
Find out who is in the running for a Healthwatch network award this year.
News
I'm pregnant. What happens next?
Becoming a parent can be a wonderful and exciting experience, but it can also be overwhelming. To help, we’ve broken down the pregnancy care you should expect from the NHS.
Advice and Information
State of Care report - our response
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its annual State of Care report, which highlights that gridlocked health and care system is leading to deterioration in people’s access to and experience of care.
News
Policy briefing: what people told us about maternity services
Our new research explores experiences of maternity services.
Report
Our position on GP access
GPs are often the first port of call for onward support. Unfortunately, people tell us it’s difficult to get a GP appointment. Read our insight and the recommendations we’ve made to decision-makers on how people’s experiences can be improved.
News
Record seven million people awaiting hospital treatment – our response
With a record seven million people awaiting hospital treatment, Louise Ansari, our National Director, told BBC News that people need reassuring that the NHS is still there to help them.
News
Our position on urgent and emergency care
Urgent and emergency care services are under pressure. Our research shows that public confidence has fallen. Read our evidence about how people’s experiences can be improved by performance targets that are aligned to what matters most.
News
More than half of people with chronic and long-term conditions not asked to feed back about their care
Our latest findings show that people with chronic and long-term health conditions often miss out on giving their feedback about care. As part of the Because We All Care campaign, we are working with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to change this.
News