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Shortlist showcase - Championing diversity and inclusion

With a diverse population, it’s important that local services understand what their communities need, and that they don’t try and follow a one size fits all approach. Take a look at who has been shortlisted for our Diversity and Inclusion award.

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How to solve a problem like social care?

42% of people we polled support using general taxation to fund social care. Jacob Lant, Head of Policy at Healthwatch England reflects on the public’s increasing desire for a social care solution.

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Healthwatch Network Awards 2019 shortlist announced

After receiving over 145 entries, we are pleased to announce the finalists for the Healthwatch Network Awards 2019.

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What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?

It’s vital that when it’s time for you to leave hospital, you have all the medication, information and support in place to help you keep getting better.

Advice and Information

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People want more control and choice over health decisions

Nearly 700 people in Birmingham and Solihull told their local Healthwatch about the changes that they would like to see made to their local NHS after the Government's promise to invest billions into services. Read what people said.

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North Central London residents tell us they want to see GP waiting times cut

Local Healthwatch asked the people of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington '#WhatWouldYouDo to improve local services?'

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Six ways health services can improve waiting rooms

Here are six steps that people have told us health and social care services can take to provide a better environment while they wait.

Advice and Information

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How easy to use are services if you have a sensory impairment?

In the UK, almost 2 million people are living with sight loss. Find out what people have told us it is like using NHS services when you have a sensory impairment or loss.

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Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries

Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.

Advice and Information

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How can services learn from people’s experience of A&E?

High quality care is people’s top priority when visiting A&E, not how long they need to wait. So how can emergency care services learn from people’s experiences?

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People call for more flexible hours in NHS services

Residents in Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes believe there should be better access to health and community services, with flexible support available around the clock, to allow working people to get the support they need. Read the full report.

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What changes do people in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin want to see made to their NHS?

Healthwatch in Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin asked residents 'What would you do to improve your local NHS'? Take a look at the top five things people would like to see changed to services to help them lead healthier lives.

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