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What are people’s concerns about proposed changes to NHS prescriptions?
With one week left to respond to NHS proposals to curb prescriptions for certain treatments available over the counter, find out about the concerns the public have shared with us.
6 March 2018
News
Our response to the Competition and Markets Authority's report on care homes
The Department of Health and Social Care has today responded to the Competition Markets Authority’s study of the care home market.
The Department of Health and Social Care has today responded to the report, accepting the principle of recommendations about complaints, feedback advocacy and signposting.
5 March 2018
Response
Our response to National Audit Office report on emergency readmission to hospital
New report from the National Audit Office examines the progress that has been made to reduce the impact of emergency admissions on acute hospitals.
The report examines progress that the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England, NHS Improvement and others are making to reduce the impact of emergency admissions on acute hospitals.
2 March 2018
Response
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Healthwatch England’s National Director gives evidence to Health and Social Care Select Committee
Health and social care services are changing, but how effective are they at involving the public? Our National Director shared the experiences of local Healthwatch with the Health and Social Care Select Committee.
28 February 2018
News
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Choosing care can be stressful
Choosing care services for a loved one is more stressful than getting married, according to new research.
27 February 2018
News
A woman with crutches waiting in hospital
Putting people at the centre of their care
New guidance from NICE, developed with the help of Healthwatch Surrey, highlights how you should be an equal partner in your care. Alice Maynard, Chair of the Guideline Committee explains more.
21 February 2018
News
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What I learned from volunteering as a student
Volunteers play a vital role at Healthwatch, helping the public have their say in health and social care. To celebrate Student Volunteering Week, we spoke to Helen about what she learned during her time as a student volunteer with Healthwatch Leeds.
21 February 2018
News
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A week in the life of a student volunteer
Last year 4,700 volunteers gave up time to help their local Healthwatch make a difference to health and social care in their community.
20 February 2018
News
Two women speaking at a Healthwatch stand at a community event
How are people’s views influencing health reforms?
Across the country reforms are underway to ensure that health and social care services provide a good quality and seamless experience for people. The public understand the need for change, but also want to be involved in decisions.
8 February 2018
News
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Do you understand how hospitals, GPs and care services are changing in your area?
Our country’s health and care services face big challenges. We are living longer, but more people need help with long-term health conditions, adding pressures to services. This demand for support comes at a time when the cost of care is increasing.
8 February 2018
News
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Our public Committee Meeting January 2018 supporting materials
Find out what happened at our public Committee Meeting.
31 January 2018
Report
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What it means to be a young carer
The needs of young people looking after a relative with an illness or disability aren’t always understood, and they often don’t realise they are carers.
25 January 2018
News