What people are telling us: October - December 2019
Find out what the public has been telling us about health and social care from October to December. This briefing also looks at and examines emerging themes across services, focusing on healthcare for trans people, and access to wheelchair services.
11 March 2020
Report
Image of a woman in a wheelchair
Making life easier: Improving access to wheelchairs and mobility equipment
We look at the lessons that publicly paid-for wheelchair and home equipment services can learn from the stories people have told us.
11 March 2020
Blog
Transgender woman looking at the camera.
Trans healthcare: What can we learn from people’s experiences?
We examine what the NHS can do to improve health support for the trans community.
11 March 2020
Blog
Women holding a baby in her kitchen
How your views have helped improve mental health support for future mums
From April, all new mothers will receive a six-week mental health check-up. Find out why this would not have happened if people had remained silent.
9 March 2020
Blog
Our Public Committee Meeting March 2020 supporting materials
Take a look at our papers for our March Committee Meeting.
6 March 2020
Report
People in waiting room
Do A&E performance measures improve patient experience?
Our latest research illustrates the chain of factors which impact on people’s experience in A&E. The purpose of our research is not to argue for or against replacing the current four-hour target, but to inform the ongoing debate surrounding NHS.
21 February 2020
Blog
What matters to people using A&E
Our latest briefing illustrates the chain of factors which impact on people's experiences in A&E.
20 February 2020
Report
State of Support - local Healthwatch finances 2019/20
Our latest report sets out what funding the Healthwatch network has received to carry out its statutory activities in 2019/20.
18 February 2020
Report
Teenage girls taking part in first aid session.
Why I volunteer - four students explain why they got involved with Healthwatch
Volunteering is great way to make new friends, learn new skills and make a difference in your community. Find out why students Jo, Sophie, Poppy and Emma got involved with Healthwatch West Sussex.
11 February 2020
Blog
Young volunteer
What I've learnt as a student volunteer
Student Rebecca explains how volunteering has helped her put what she’s learnt at university into practice.
10 February 2020
Blog
Closeup of teenage boy talking in group therapy
What can I expect from young people’s mental health services?
Young people may need help with a range of issues at different points in their life. Find out what you can expect from mental health services, to make sure you get the support you need.
6 February 2020
Advice and Information
Young people's mental health and wellbeing research
Find out what young people told us they want from mental health support and services.
5 February 2020
Report