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Your views helped improve non-emergency patient transport services

NHS England has published a new report outlining changes to non-emergency patient transport services (NEPTS) and broader NHS transport support. Take a look at what the changes mean for you and your loved ones.

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What's the point? Nothing ever changes

You might think your feedback doesn’t have the power to change how health and social care services run. We want to show you how that isn’t the case.

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Imelda Redmond is stepping down after leading Healthwatch England for four and half years

Healthwatch England National Director Imelda Redmond CBE has announced she will be stepping down from her role this autumn after four and half years leading the organisation.

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Holistic welfare checks part of updated hospital discharge guidance

The Government has recently updated national hospital discharge guidance, taking on board our key recommendations. Take a look at what the improvements mean for you.

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Patient data is crucial for the planning of health services - and so is building trust in how the NHS uses it.

The NHS’s plans to better use data held by GPs to support planning services and research has sparked a lot of discussion in recent weeks. We have been sharing your views to help shape the debate.

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COVID-19 vaccine round-up: access, attitudes and experiences

Thousands of people shared their experiences of the COVID-19 vaccine with us. Find out what you told us and how we made sure your views were heard.

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Focus on NHS Admin is needed to improve people’s experiences of care

In partnership with Healthwatch and National Voices, new findings from The King's Fund highlight the critical role of administration in how people experience care.

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Healthwatch England Chair reappointed for a three-year term

The Cabinet Office has announced that the term of our current Chair, Sir Robert Francis QC, has been extended until June 2024.

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Five principles for post-COVID-19 digital healthcare

Our new report explores people's experiences of digital and remote healthcare and sets out five principles for post-COVID19 care to ensure no one is left behind.

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New GP data-sharing system delayed - our response

We have joined forces with leading patient groups to respond to the Government's plans around GP data sharing.

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COVID-19 vaccinations and race equality: no trust without agency

The NHS Race and Health Observatory responds to our report VacciNation: Exploring vaccine confidence with people from African, Bangladeshi, Caribbean and Pakistani backgrounds living in England.

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New research exploring vaccination confidence provides vital lessons for public health campaigns

Healthwatch England has joined forces with Traverse to explore vaccination confidence among people from African, Bangladeshi, Caribbean and Pakistani backgrounds living in the UK.

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