News and reports

Simon and his family were self-funding his care in a local care home, who were supporting him well with his dementia. However, in 2017 their funds began to run low and they were approaching the £23,250 threshold.

Read a summary of our latest research to find out if people with dementia are getting the support they need.

Latest ADASS report highlights the social care challenge faced by local councils as their budgets continue to be stretched as well calling out the Government on the delay to publishing a social care Green Paper. Read our response.

Proposed legislative changes to the way the NHS in England is run have been welcomed today by an influential cross-party group of MPs.

New report from CQC highlights the need for better support for residents in care homes and more training for staff to help people look after their oral health.

The NHS regularly publishes data about the number of written complaints, but we want to know if every complaint is being recorded and used as an opportunity to learn.

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.

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

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

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

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

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