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Using the views you have shared with us, find out what six areas we have told the Government that NHS England should focus on over the next year to improve health and social care for people.

Our work is shaped by the concerns that local people raise with 152 local Healthwatch. Our annual survey of health and care priorities puts mental health at the top of the list for 2018.

We are launching a new multi-year project to find out what support people need.

Our latest report sets out what funding the Healthwatch network has received to carry out its statutory activities for 2017/18.

Find out how much funding your local Healthwatch receives to help you have your say on important health and social care issues.

Research conducted by The Times has raised questions about access to NHS dentistry services across England.

Around 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health issue this year. It's not surprising that two thirds of the Healthwatch network have found that their communities want to see improvements to mental health support.

Proposals published by Staffordshire County Council could seriously damage the ability of local residents to have their say on the running of hospitals, GP surgeries and care homes across the county.

Proposals published by Staffordshire County Council could seriously damage the ability of local residents to have their say on the running of hospitals, GP surgeries and care homes across the county.

Carers play a vital role in supporting people who are frail, ill or disabled, but, in doing so, they often become vulnerable themselves. Find out four ways carers want to be better supported.

NHS England has released new statistics that show target to reduce delayed transfers of care to 3.5% has not been met.

When Healthwatch Trafford spoke to people with ME and CFS, they found that over 76% felt their GP didn’t understand their condition. Find out how they think support could be improved.