Man sitting in a waiting room complaining to a doctor about his care
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.
20 February 2019
Response
Young female
Where to go for support when you have an eating disorder
This Eating Disorder Awareness Week, we're looking at what young people have told us about their experiences, and where to go for support if you need help.
19 February 2019
Advice and Information
Lady on the bus
Do you need help getting to hospital?
Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments
14 February 2019
Advice and Information
Chair and National Director of Healthwatch with Mayor of Manchester
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.
6 February 2019
News
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.
6 February 2019
News
What people have told us about health and care: October - December 2018
Find out what the public have been telling us about health and social care over the last three months.
5 February 2019
Report
A man talking to a female receptionist.
Making it easier to access NHS services in Redbridge
Despite the publication of the Accessible Information Standard nearly three years ago, people continue to tell Healthwatch about their struggle to access NHS services. Find out how Healthwatch Redbridge have been making a difference.
4 February 2019
Blog
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Our public Committee Meeting February 2019 supporting materials
Take a look at our papers for our upcoming Committee Meeting.
1 February 2019
Report
Group of healthwatch staff laughing while using laptops
Using technology to build a stronger Healthwatch community
With 152 Healthwatch organisations across the country, we need to make good use of technology to help our teams connect and learn from each other. Read how we’re using an online community platform to help Healthwatch make more people’s voices heard.
31 January 2019
Blog
Imelda Redmond Caroline Dinenage and Sir Robert Francis
Healthwatch brings people's voices to Westminster
Healthwatch from across England shared their successes and concerns in Westminster to make sure people can have their say about changes to health services.
30 January 2019
News
People in a GP waiting room.
Registering with your GP: understanding your rights
People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.
23 January 2019
Advice and Information
A women using a registration machine in a hospital
New plans to investigate rising emergency readmissons to hospitals announced in response to concerns raised by patients
NHS Digital responds to the Healthwatch call to monitor emergency readmission rates and investigate the reasons why people return to hospital just 30 days after they have been discharged.
17 January 2019
News