News and reports

Our strategy sets out our ambitions and the difference we want to make by 2023 in partnership with local Healthwatch.

In January, we highlighted six key areas to the Government for NHS England to focus on over the next year. Find out how these issues will be addressed through the NHS Mandate.

NHS England is consulting on changes to the way that NHS prescriptions work. Read our response to the consultation.

With one week left to respond to NHS proposals to curb prescriptions for certain treatments available over the counter, find out about the concerns the public have shared with us.

The Department of Health and Social Care has today responded to the Competition Markets Authority’s study of the care home market.

New report from the National Audit Office examines the progress that has been made to reduce the impact of emergency admissions on acute hospitals.

Health and social care services are changing, but how effective are they at involving the public? Our National Director shared the experiences of local Healthwatch with the Health and Social Care Select Committee.

Choosing care services for a loved one is more stressful than getting married, according to new research.

Volunteers play a vital role at Healthwatch, helping the public have their say in health and social care. To celebrate Student Volunteering Week, we spoke to Helen about what she learned during her time as a student volunteer with Healthwatch Leeds.

Guidance from NICE, developed with the help of Healthwatch Surrey, highlights how you should be an equal partner in your care. Alice Maynard, Chair of the Guideline Committee explains more.

Last year 4,700 volunteers gave up time to help their local Healthwatch make a difference to health and social care in their community.

Our country’s health and care services face big challenges. We are living longer, but more people need help with long-term health conditions, adding pressures to services. This demand for support comes at a time when the cost of care is increasing.