News and reports

After reviewing over 170 entries, we are pleased to announce all of the finalists for the Healthwatch Network Awards 2018.

Find out more about our plans for 2018/19.

New report from the Care Quality Commission looks at how well health and social care services are working together across 20 local authority areas.

To help celebrate 70 years of the NHS we're collecting 70 stories of how people's experiences are being used by health and care services and professionals to help make them better.

In the run up to the 70th anniversary of the NHS, we are joining in the celebrations with the launch of a new award to recognise the outstanding contributions of health and care staff towards improving patient care. ​​​​​​​

Thanks to a group of families in Hertfordshire, changes are being made to respite care and support for families of children with complex needs.

Thanks to Sandra, NHS England is improving the way they communicate with people who are Deaf or hard of hearing.

Becky felt there wasn’t enough mental health support for people her age, and decided something needed to change.

After struggling to find the right information when choosing a care home for his mum, Tony decided to take matters into his own hands.

Thanks to Errol, more men in Bristol are aware of the signs of prostate cancer and are being diagnosed and treated.

Five people and groups have been shortlisted for a national award that celebrates local people who, through their dedication, have helped improve health and care for their community.

We need your views and ideas to make sure that health and social care services work for those who use them. Help us shape our new strategy, which launches in 2018.