News and reports

The move to more digitally-led healthcare has worked well for some but excluded others over the past year. Our report explores how people have been excluded and what needs to happen to get the care they need.

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

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

Our new research explores vaccine confidence amongst people from African, Bangladeshi, Caribbean, and Pakistani backgrounds. We want to understand these barriers to ensure key lessons are taken forward for future public health campaigns.

Take a look at our papers for our June Committee meeting.

New data indicates the dental crisis shows no signs of slowing, with four in five people (80%) struggling to access timely care during the last COVID-19 lockdown.

NHS England has issued new guidance to GP practices across the country on facilitating more face-to-face appointments for patients.

We responded to Health and Social Care Committee (HSCC) report following the Government’s White Paper proposals for the reform of Health and Social Care.

Our updated strategy includes a stronger focus to understand and amplify the views of those who are not heard by health and care services. Our national director explains why.

Find out more about our plans for 2020-21.

Read our strategy to find out about the difference we want to make by 2026 in partnership with local Healthwatch.

Sir Robert Francis QC, Chair of Healthwatch England responds on behalf of our staff and volunteers.