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Healthwatch responds to the independent review into gross negligence manslaughter and culpable homicide

Leslie Hamilton and his working group have published their independent review into how the laws on gross negligence manslaughter and culpable homicide are applied to medical practice. Read our response.

This independent review was commissioned by the General Medical Council (GMC) following the tragic death of a child and the subsequent conviction for gross negligence manslaughter of senior paediatric trainee.

How volunteering helped me find my dream job

After graduating with a degree in public health, Kay gained experience with Healthwatch Gloucestershire to help get her first job in the sector.

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Five benefits of volunteering when you work full time

A Rochdale communications manager shares why he volunteers at Healthwatch and how he balances this with work and family commitments.

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How volunteering can help boost your confidence - Isabelle's story

University student Isabelle explains how volunteering with her local Healthwatch has given her the confidence to pursue the career she wants.

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How volunteering with Healthwatch helps lawyer understand issues clients face

As part of Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June), a legal executive explains how volunteering with Healthwatch helps her in her job.

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Volunteers’ Week 2019: Why I volunteer

5053 people volunteered with Healthwatch last year. Find out why people got involved this Volunteers’ Week.

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Retired journalist on a mission to help bring the public voice into health and social care

Bob tells us how he enjoys making a difference to people's experiences of health and social care services after volunteering with his local Healthwatch.

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Government recognises the contribution you have made to shaping the Long Term Plan

Thanks to your feedback, the NHS should now have a stronger focus on involving the public in changes to community and online health services.

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Why it’s important to talk about end of life care

Dying matters week encourages people to speak more openly about dying and end of life care. Services need to hear about people's experiences if they hope to improve for the future. Here's what one man told us about his brother's experience.

Our public Committee Meeting May 2019 - supporting materials

Find out what happened at our public Committee Meeting.

What people have told us about health and social care: January to March 2019

Find out what the public have been telling us about health and social care from January - March this year.

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How easy is it to travel to medical appointments?

In our latest review of people’s experiences of NHS and social care services, we look in detail at the issue of patient transport.

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