Our response to NICE safe staffing advice for nursing care in wards
New guidance from NICE aims to help hospitals have a safe level of hospital staff to ensure good patient care.
Read our response to the new guidelines.
15 July 2014
Response
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Inquiry into discharge raises serious questions about maternal mental health support
Early findings from our research find that new mums aren’t always getting the support they need for mental health issues when leaving hospital.
30 June 2014
News
Our response to NHS England's Delayed Transfers of Care Statistics
Latest statistics show an overall increase in delayed discharge from hospital settings over 12 months
The delayed transfer of care statistics for April 2014-2015 highlights an overall increase in delayed discharge, despite a spike in discharge over the Christmas period.
24 May 2014
Response
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People’s inquiry to uncover pitfalls of discharge from hospitals and care homes
In response to the distressing stories being shared with Healthwatch across the country, we’re launching an inquiry into why things so often go wrong when people are discharged from health and social care services.
7 May 2014
News
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Health and care complaints system is ‘utterly bewildering’ for people
Patients and worried family members looking to complain about their care from a hospital, GP or care home are going unheard because the current system is simply too complex.
20 March 2014
News
Local patient voice short changed by 10 million pounds
Our analysis shows that around a quarter of the £43.5 million made available by the Department of Health to fund local Healthwatch has failed to materialise in local Healthwatch accounts.
Our analysis shows that around a quarter of the £43.5 million made available by the Department of Health to fund local Healthwatch has failed to materialise in local Healthwatch accounts.
13 February 2014
News
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Taking public concern about data sharing to NHS England
Despite a nationwide mail-out campaign, people are still largely in the dark about plans to share their personal medical records, according to reports we have received.
6 February 2014
News
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Nearly a fifth confess to knowingly using A&E for non-emergencies
Nearly a fifth confess to knowingly using A&E for non-emergencies.
4 February 2014
News
Our position on the Duty of candour
Our perspective on the commission to review the proposed extension to the Duty of Candour.
Find out more about our position on the Duty of Candor below and read our letters. 
24 January 2014
Response
Consumer champion to explore public’s role in driving change in Health and Care
Healthwatch England launches its 12 week consultation to help shape our strategy for the next two years.
Healthwatch England launches its 12 week consultation to help shape our strategy for the next two years.
6 December 2013
News
Our response to the CQC’s State of Care report
The Care Quality Commission has published findings from more than 35,000 inspections in its annual State of Care report.
Findings from more than 35,000 inspections underpin its fourth annual State of Care report, which considers how care is delivered in hospitals, care homes, dental surgeries and in the community.
21 November 2013
Response
We highlight the need for openness and honesty in the proposed statutory Duty of Candour
Today the government has responded to the recommendations made in the Francis Inquiry.
Read our response.
19 November 2013
Response