How can the NHS help you live a healthier life?
A woman shares her views about the importance of education – both for patients and professionals - to helping people look after their health.
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People's views on A&E waiting times
Our new research explores what matters most to people when seeking emergency care.
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High quality services are more important to patients visiting A&E than how long they may have to wait.
Our new research explores what matters most to people when seeking emergency care. We look at how this information could be used to ensure NHS performance figures are more meaningful to the public.
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What would you do to make support better for people affected by cancer?
Share your views to help improve NHS cancer support where you live.
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How can the NHS make support better for people with long-term health conditions?
One woman shares what she thinks would make care better for people with long-term health conditions, based on her experience of type 1 diabetes.
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People share why you should have your say about changes to your local NHS
People with personal experience of healthcare services explain why they think it’s essential that the public speak up about changes to local NHS care.
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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.
With growing pressure on the NHS – an ageing population, more people living with long-term conditions, lifestyle choices affecting people’s health – changes are needed to make sure everybody gets the support they need.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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