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Today, the CQC published a new report "Driving improvement: Case studies from nine adult social care services", which provides an insight into care services that achieved a significant improvement on their rating.Response -
New report from the Care Quality Commission looks at how well health and social care services are working together across 20 local authority areas.Response -
New research from Which? finds that millions of people are underestimating the cost of paying for a care home place - potentially putting some at risk of financial problems. Our National Director, Imelda Redmond, responds to these findings.Our response to new guidance to help care homes understand their responsibilities under consumer law
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New guidance from the Competitions and Markets Authority aims to help ensure that care home residents are treated fairly under consumer law.Response -
New research from the Care Quality Commission shows that people regret not raising concerns about their care - but those who do raise concerns see improvements.Response -
Latest ADASS report highlights the social care challenge faced by local councils as their budgets continue to be stretched as well calling out the Government on the delay to publishing a social care Green Paper. Read our response.Response -
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.Response -
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman's Annual Review of Adult Social Care Complaints has revealed it is investigating a greater proportion of complaints than previous years. Read our response in full.Response -
New report from Medical journal The Lancet estimates England will need an additional 71,000 care home places by 2025.Response -
The CQC has today published a report highlights the findings from its adult social care inspections from 2014-2017.Response -
New report from CQC highlights how services are currently working together to meet the needs of older peopleResponse -
We have written to the Department of Health outlining our concerns about the safety of people using health and care services that aren’t currently regulated.Response -
Free flu vaccines for care home staff and increased number of jabs for young children in schools will be made available to try and increase the uptake of vaccinations this winter.Response -
Latest monthly data from NHS England shows that the proportion of delays caused by issues relating to social care have increased.Response -
In response to the Care Quality Commission's State of Care report, our Interim Chair, Jane Mordue, calls for the health and social care sector to meaningfully involve the public in decisions about health and social care.Response -
We have written to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care expressing our concern around the current guidance on visits to care homes. Read our letter and the Governments response.Response -
We responded to Health and Social Care Committee (HSCC) report following the Government’s White Paper proposals for the reform of Health and Social Care.
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Find out what's in the Government's new social care plan and how it compares with what people have told us.Response -
Using your feedback on care, we share with Government the issues we believe should be included in the objectives for the NHS for the year ahead. Read our recommendations.Response -
The government will today announce its plans to improve access to GPs, including same-day appointments for those that need them. Read on our response.Response -
Read our response to the latest NHS data on cancer support.Response -
We’ve called on NHS England to support people during any industrial action by staff.Response -
We have written a letter to NHS England to express our disappointment at the lack of progress in reviewing the legally-binding Accessible Information Standard.Response -
NHS England has unveiled plans to tackle a deepening staffing crisis. Read our response.Response -
Public satisfaction with the NHS has slumped to its lowest level ever recorded by the British Social Attitudes Survey (BSA). Despite this, the public shows very strong support for the NHS. Read our response.Response -
With junior doctors staging a four-day strike, we urge all parties involved to find a resolution.Response -
Using your feedback on care, we share with the Government the issues we believe should be included in the objectives for the NHS for the years ahead. Read our recommendations.Response -
The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services Spring Survey has been published today. This crucial annual report outlines the many pressures facing social care today, their impacts for people, the workforce and providers, and the views of directors of adult services.Response -
The NHS Assembly consulted staff, patient groups, carers, charities, and partners in health and social care for the report launched ahead of the 75th anniversary of the health service on 5 July. Read our response.Response -
Thousands more doctors and nurses will be trained in England every year as part of a 15-year workforce plan. Read our response.Response -
Healthwatch England welcomes NHS England’s simplification of cancer waiting times data. A simplified care timeline can help patients and their loved ones to have a better understanding of what milestones and timelines they can expect during their cancer treatment journey.Response -
We have welcomed the introduction of Martha's rule for hospital patients.Response -
Our response to NHS England's announcement on travel options for people facing long waits for care.Response -
Five organisations representing NHS leaders and patients join forces regarding on-going industrial action in the NHS.Response -
Healthwatch and national organisations representing patients and NHS leaders express concerns over Royal Mail plans to delay bulk mail of NHS appointment letters.Response -
Read our response to the increase in fees for NHS dental care.Response -
Our chief executive reflects on the findings of the King's Fund's latest report on the state of adult social care.Response -
Public satisfaction with the NHS has fallen to the lowest level ever recorded, according to analysis of the latest British Social Attitudes Survey.Response -
Senior NHS doctors in England have voted to accept an offer from the government on pay and conditions, following months of strike action. Read our response.Response -
The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has warned of ‘skyrocketing’ levels of pharmacy closures this year.
