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Our latest research illustrates the chain of factors which impact on people’s experience in A&E. The purpose of our research is not to argue for or against replacing the current four-hour target, but to inform the ongoing debate surrounding NHS.News -
With 23% of people in Leeds aged under 19, YouthWatch was created to help find out what young people want from local health and care services. We speak to three volunteers about why they got involved.Response -
We share a number of issues in relation to the local Healthwatch regulations and ask for clarity to avoid any confusion.News -
After hearing that people were struggling to get to hospital appointments due to problems with local transport, Healthwatch Buckinghamshire decided to investigate.
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Did you know? 45% of people we polled said they would be interested in volunteering to help improve local health and social care services.News -
Healthwatch is supported by over 6,000 volunteers who give their time to help improve health and care services. To celebrate International Volunteer Day, we spoke to people from across the country about what motivates them to donate their time.News -
In part two of our series on young volunteers, we find out why Healthwatch Leeds set up a volunteer programme for young people and how it has benefited local services.
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With students across the country starting university soon, we spoke to Becky to find out what it was like to be a student volunteer at Healthwatch Sheffield.News -
Volunteers play a key role in helping local Healthwatch speak to as many people as possible in their community. But recruiting and keeping volunteers is not always straightforward. Healthwatch Islington explains how they invest in their volunteers.Advice and Information -
If you or a loved one are affected by incontinence, find out where you can go for support.News -
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.News -
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.Blog -
From April, all new mothers will receive a six-week mental health check-up. Find out why this would not have happened if people had remained silent.Report -
Take a look at our papers for our March Committee Meeting.News -
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.News -
We ask Emilia, Healthwatch Dorset's new engagement officer about her first seven days in the job.Blog -
We examine what the NHS can do to improve health support for the trans community.Blog -
We look at the lessons that publicly paid-for wheelchair and home equipment services can learn from the stories people have told us.Report -
Find out what the public has been telling us about health and social care from October to December. This briefing also looks at and examines emerging themes across services, focusing on healthcare for trans people, and access to wheelchair services.News -
As part of our “Perspectives on primary care” series, which highlights the issues different people face, we hear what a group of young people have to say about their experiences of primary care.
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One in five local Healthwatch have identified better maternity services as a priority for their communities in the past two years. We look at the work one local Healthwatch did to find out what women think a great maternity service looks like.
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Access to and the quality of mental health services has been raised as a priority by more than half of local Healthwatch, making it the number one issue for 2016.
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Research conducted by The Times has raised questions about access to NHS dentistry services across England.News -
Protect your loved ones and protect the nation, volunteer to help those that are most vulnerable to the effects of coronavirus (COVID-19) stay at home. Join the army of NHS volunteers today.Advice and Information -
Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.News -
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.Response -
New report from the National Audit Office examines the progress that has been made to reduce the impact of emergency admissions on acute hospitals.Report -
Each year, we share with Government the issues we believe should be included in the objectives for the NHS for the year ahead. Read our advice and find out how the NHS Mandate this has been affected by COVID-19.Response -
We have highlighted our concerns about the time frame people have to respond to the consultation and for their views to be responded to.Response -
The Department of Health and Social Care has today responded to the Competition Markets Authority’s study of the care home market.News -
Today we launch our new strategy, setting out the difference Healthwatch will make over the next five years.Advice and Information -
We explain why it’s important to have a plan in place, should you or a loved one become critically ill.News -
In the latest in our series of blogs looking at the issues different groups of consumers face when using primary care services, we share what we found when we spoke to a group of over 65s, in partnership with Healthwatch Surrey.
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What can we learn from those forced to self-isolation because of a health problem? Rosie Adamson-Clark, shares her experience and top tips for remaining positive.Blog -
Read people's accounts of how COVID-19 has affected their lives, routine, and mental health. We've included links to where you can get advice and information too.Response -
We have written to the Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt to take action with a seven-point plan for reform to help create an effective and compassionate complaints system.Advice and Information -
If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.News -
Most people take access to a GP for granted but if you become homeless, it’s not always so easy.News -
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.News -
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.News -
Over 220,000 people helped to navigate local health and care services.
