News and reports

8 in 10 people report a good overall experience of their GP service, but when we ask people to tell us more, they say there is still room for improvement. Find out how one local Healthwatch is helping to change GP surgeries in Camden.

New report from CQC highlights how services are currently working together to meet the needs of older people

New statistics from NHS England released about people’s experiences of GP services.

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit that provides extra money to help with the costs caused by long-term ill-health or a disability.

Over 220,000 people helped to navigate local health and care services.

Over 400 people came together to celebrate the difference local Healthwatch across the country have made to health and social care at a local and national level at the Healthwatch Network Awards.

Last year, our volunteers visited over 3,500 health and care services to see if they work for people. Find out more about the work our volunteers do in their local communities.

Last year our volunteers helped over 283,000 people find information about local health and care services. Find out more about how our volunteers raise awareness of important health issues.

Over three years local Healthwatch has managed to recruit over 6,000 volunteers who work tirelessly to find out what people think about health and social care services. But what makes someone give up their time for an organisation in their community?

Did you know? 45% of people we polled said they would be interested in volunteering to help improve local health and social care services.

It’s Volunteers' Week, and we’ve been speaking to our volunteers about their work with local Healthwatch and with the public, and about what inspired them to support our cause.

Take a read through our new publication ‘Making your voices count’ to see this year’s winners from the Healthwatch Network Awards and also those who were highly commended for each award.