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What would you do? Your chance to shape how your local NHS should change
Complete our survey and have your say about how NHS services in your area should change.
4 March 2019
News
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What does the evidence say about public engagement?
A research review highlights key themes and gaps in the evidence about involving people in decisions on health and care.
25 February 2019
Report
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Your chance to shape how the NHS uses your data
The National Data Guardian played a central role in giving people more control over how their data is used by the NHS. Now you can have your say on what their priorities are as they move into their next phase.
25 February 2019
News
Man sitting in a waiting room complaining to a doctor about his care
Our response to new CQC research on people's experience of raising a complaint
New research from the Care Quality Commission shows that people regret not raising concerns about their care - but those who do raise concerns see improvements.
20 February 2019
Response
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Where to go for support when you have an eating disorder
This Eating Disorder Awareness Week, we're looking at what young people have told us about their experiences, and where to go for support if you need help.
19 February 2019
Advice and Information
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Do you need help getting to hospital?
Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments
14 February 2019
Advice and Information
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Giving the people of Manchester a stronger say in the future of health and care
Greater Manchester and Healthwatch England have launched a new fund to strengthen the voice of local people in health and care reforms.
6 February 2019
News
Why are people struggling to get their medication?
We look at one of the issues people raise with Healthwatch and the steps GPs and Pharmacists can take to help people get the medication they need.
6 February 2019
News
What people have told us about health and care: October - December 2018
Find out what the public have been telling us about health and social care over the last three months.
5 February 2019
Report
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Making it easier to access NHS services in Redbridge
Despite the publication of the Accessible Information Standard nearly three years ago, people continue to tell Healthwatch about their struggle to access NHS services. Find out how Healthwatch Redbridge have been making a difference.
4 February 2019
Blog
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Our public Committee Meeting February 2019 supporting materials
Take a look at our papers for our upcoming Committee Meeting.
1 February 2019
Report
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Using technology to build a stronger Healthwatch community
With 152 Healthwatch organisations across the country, we need to make good use of technology to help our teams connect and learn from each other. Read how we’re using an online community platform to help Healthwatch make more people’s voices heard.
31 January 2019
Blog