News and reports

When social care works well it can be life changing. However, for Debbie, getting the help her and her husband need is an ongoing challenge.

Key recommendations we made to improve cervical screening uptake have been adopted by NHS England. Read how this will improve care for women across England.

Our response to the news that more funding will be made available for community pharmacies.

We’ve helped to bolster the case for a ban on selling vapes to under-18s as as parliamentarians debate draft legislation.

Our response to the Patient Safety Commissioner’s report, The Safety Gap, on the accessibility of medicines for people with sensory impairments.

Good social care can make a big difference to someone's life. But are people always receiving the help they need? Find out what our research and feedback tells us and how we think social care support could be improved.

The Government is planning a national commission to reform social care, while the Health and Social Care Select Committee gathers evidence to report on the cost of delays to adult social care reform. Ahead of these reports, we have reviewed our evidence on social care, and Healthwatch leaders across England share their ideas for change.

Long hours and unpredictable weather often prevent agricultural workers from leaving their farms to get care. However, this is changing thanks to one local initiative in County Durham.

Finding a suitable care home for you or a loved one can be difficult. Knowing what to look for and what questions to ask can make the decision easier. We’ve gathered some information and useful resources to help you make the right choice.

Long waits for eye care have a huge impact on people's lives.

Our new report warns long waits for eye care are having a huge impact on people's daily lives.

Your stories show why it's important that people can access support for their eye health when they need to.