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Declaration of interests for Chair and Committee
We have detailed the declarations of interests for the our Committee. For example, connection with a voluntary or other body or position in a political party.
10 May 2018
Report
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Our public Committee Meeting April 2018 - supporting materials
Find out what happened at our public Committee Meeting.
25 April 2018
Report
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How to look after yourself whilst caring for someone else
Each day 6,000 people become carers. Looking after a loved one can be physically and emotionally exhausting so it's vital that carers get support. Find out how carers can make sure they look after themselves, whilst also taking care of somebody else.
24 April 2018
Advice and Information
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Six things you should expect from social care support
People have told us they want to feel listened to and involved in decisions about their social care. Here are six things you should expect from care services, according to new guidelines.
23 April 2018
Advice and Information
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Six ways we can improve services for people with autism
For most people, going to the doctor or dentist is a routine experience. However, if you have autism, accessing health and care support can be a difficult and stressful experience.
26 March 2018
News
Our response to Care Quality Commission's report into online primary care services
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has today published its review of every company in England that provides online primary care services, such as GP consultations and prescriptions.
Although the quality of care has improved over the past 12 months, the report highlights that more needs to be done to ensure patient safety.
23 March 2018
Response
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Improving access to GP services for people who are homeless
Most people take access to a GP for granted but if you become homeless, it’s not always so easy.
23 March 2018
News
Health and care that works for you: Our strategy explained
Healthwatch England's new strategy to put people in charge of their health and care
Today we launch our new strategy, setting out the difference Healthwatch will make over the next five years.
22 March 2018
News
Health and care that works for you - our strategy explained 2018-2023
Health and care that works for you - our strategy explained 2018-2023
Our strategy sets out our ambitions and the difference we want to make by 2023 in partnership with local Healthwatch.
21 March 2018
Report
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Our power to advise councils
This document outlines our power to advise councils if we have any concerns about commissioning proposal and decisions regarding local Healthwatch.
21 March 2018
Report
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Government listens to our concerns about rising emergency readmissions
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.
20 March 2018
News
Our response to NHS England's consultation on changes to NHS prescriptions
NHS England is consulting on changes to the way that NHS prescriptions work. Read our response to the consultation.
We asked people to share their views on the proposed changes to find out more about the impact these changes could have.
6 March 2018
Response