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Your Care, Your Way survey - Alternative formats
So you can take part in our campaign Your Care, Your Way, we have created our survey in several alternative formats, including Easy Read.
23 February 2022
Blog
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Your Care, Your Way - Campaign information in alternative formats
Everyone should be given healthcare information in the way they need it. Read an overview of our campaign and find out more about Your Care, Your Way in British Sign Language and Easy Read.
22 February 2022
Blog
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Our new National Director starts work
We’re delighted to let you know that Louise Ansari, our new National Director, has started with Healthwatch England today.
14 February 2022
News
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NHS sets out Elective Recovery Plan
With a record six million people currently waiting for hospital treatment, the NHS has today set out a plan to address backlogs that built up during the Covid-19 pandemic and tackle long waiting lists for care. Read our response.
8 February 2022
News
Healthwatch Annual Report Front Cover
Our annual report 2020-21
Our nation’s health faces enormous challenges. Find out in our Annual Report to Parliament how your feedback has helped NHS and social care services improve care and our plans for the future.
3 February 2022
Report
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The power of listening in times of crisis
Following the publication of our annual report, our Chair writes about the vital role your feedback plays in shaping better health and care services.
3 February 2022
Blog
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How has lockdown affected people's mental health and dignity?
New research highlights the challenges faced by health and social care services in England and the importance of feedback for improving care.
19 January 2022
News
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The Accessible Information Standard – what you can expect from services
The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.
18 January 2022
Advice and Information
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Where to go for support when you have an eating disorder
Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses that anyone can develop, regardless of age, income and ethnicity. Take a look at some of the common signs of eating disorders and where to go for support if you need help.
10 January 2022
Advice and Information
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Plans to tackle NHS backlog – our response
In a new report, MPs have today warned that tackling the backlog caused by the pandemic is an "unquantifiable" challenge and have called for a broad national health and care recovery plan to be introduced.
6 January 2022
Response
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Recovery of NHS dental care too slow to help thousands left in pain
Lack of access to NHS dentistry has intensified as an issue for people over the last 18 months. Our latest research is a stark reminder that it is an issue decision-makers must react to now, to protect our health.
12 December 2021
Blog
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Our public committee meeting December 2021
Take a look at our supporting papers for the December committee meeting.
3 December 2021
Report