1. Our response to CQC’s report on how services are working together to support older people.

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    New report from the Care Quality Commission looks at how well health and social care services are working together across 20 local authority areas.

  2. Why are services changing?

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    Health and social care services are changing to become more efficient and better at providing the support that people want. If services are to get these changes right, it is important that they work with local people to give them a say in decisions.

  3. Would you rather be treated by a fallible human or a compassionless robot? We explore people’s views on the NHS at 80 and beyond

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    In the 70th year of the NHS, Healthwatch is turning its attention to the future, asking the public some big questions about what they want health and care in England to look like.

  4. How every one of us can help our NHS

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    Politicians often talk about the health service as being ‘our NHS’. But if it truly belongs to us then it’s time for a shift in the relationship.

  5. Should the NHS become more of a lifestyle coach to tackle unhealthy living?

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    Most people are confident that the NHS can meet their needs. But, when it comes to the NHS at 100 confidence falls by half. We explore recent polling that indicates people think they should be responsible for staying healthy but want the NHS to help.

  6. My experience helping people speak up about health and social care

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    Surrey Heartlands Health and Care Partnership has been working with Healthwatch Surrey to create a programme of Citizen Ambassadors as a way to reach out to more people in the community. Hear more about Angela’s experience as a Citizen Ambassador.

  7. New Long Term Plan is "just the start"

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    The NHS in England has published a ten year plan setting its priorities for the future.

  8. Giving the people of Manchester a stronger say in the future of health and care

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    Greater Manchester and Healthwatch England have launched a new fund to strengthen the voice of local people in health and care reforms.

  9. What does the evidence say about public engagement?

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    A research review highlights key themes and gaps in the evidence about involving people in decisions on health and care.

  10. What would you do? Your chance to shape how your local NHS should change

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    Complete our survey and have your say about how NHS services in your area should change.

  11. People share why you should have your say about changes to your local NHS

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    People with personal experience of healthcare services explain why they think it’s essential that the public speak up about changes to local NHS care.

  12. How can the NHS make support better for people with long-term health conditions?

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    One woman shares what she thinks would make care better for people with long-term health conditions, based on her experience of type 1 diabetes.

  13. What would you do to make support better for people affected by cancer?

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    Share your views to help improve NHS cancer support where you live.

  14. A human touch: Cancer survivor shares the key to great care

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    A cancer survivor explains what made the biggest difference to him and his family whilst he was being treated for the disease.

  15. How can the NHS help you live a healthier life?

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    A woman shares her views about the importance of education – both for patients and professionals - to helping people look after their health.

  16. What would you do? Alternative formats

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    Download and view our accessible versions of our surveys to better understand what you would do to improve your local NHS.

  17. Digital resources to support #WhatWouldYouDo

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    Download and view our digital tools so that people can have their say on how to improve their local NHS.

  18. More than medication: The key to better mental health support

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    One man shares his experience of mental health conditions and calls on others to do the same.

  19. What would you do to make mental health support better?

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    Have your say about how care should improve where you live.

  20. How can the NHS help you take more control of your health and care?

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    People share how the NHS can empower them to take charge of their health and wellbeing.

  21. Clear communication: What patients need to take more control of their care

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    What can services do to give people more control over their health and wellbeing? It starts with clear communication.

  22. How can the NHS make care better for people with heart and lung conditions?

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    Complete our survey and help inform changes to NHS services where you live.

  23. Consistency: The key to better care for people with heart and lung conditions

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    One man shares his views about what’s needed to improve support.

  24. How the NHS can make care better for people with Down syndrome

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    The mother of a teenager with Down syndrome shares her views about what would make NHS services better for people with learning disabilities.

  25. What would you do to make dementia support better?

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    Share your views to help improve care for people with dementia in your community.

  26. Early diagnosis: The key to improving support for people affected by dementia

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    A man whose wife has dementia shares his views about what would make care better.

  27. Breast cancer survivor urges people to have their say about changes to the NHS

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    There are plans to increase the number of doctors and this is an opportunity to say what’s needed in your local area.

  28. How does living in a rural area affect access to healthcare?

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    One man shares his views about how NHS services where he lives should change.

  29. Five things that would make cancer care better

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    A terminal cancer patient shares what she thinks would make support better for others.

  30. Treat the whole person: The key to better mental health support

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    A counsellor shares his views about what would make care better for people with mental health conditions.

  31. Thank you: Over 18,000 people say what they think would make the NHS better

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    Thousands of people tell Healthwatch how they want local health services to improve.

  32. Government recognises the contribution you have made to shaping the Long Term Plan

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    Thanks to your feedback, the NHS should now have a stronger focus on involving the public in changes to community and online health services.

  33. What people have told us about health and social care: January to March 2019

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    Find out what the public have been telling us about health and social care from January - March this year.

  34. Retired journalist on a mission to help bring the public voice into health and social care

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    Bob tells us how he enjoys making a difference to people's experiences of health and social care services after volunteering with his local Healthwatch.

  35. Our response to Health Select Committee's report on proposed legislative changes to the way the NHS in England is run

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    Proposed legislative changes to the way the NHS in England is run have been welcomed today by an influential cross-party group of MPs.

  36. Over 30,000 people share their views on how to improve their local NHS - thank you!

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    From picnics in the park to camper vans in the countryside – Healthwatch teams across the country have been using innovative ways to reach local people to find out what they would do to improve health services in their area.

  37. Our response to the ADASS 2019 budget survey report

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    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.

  38. What changes do people in Lincolnshire want to see made to their NHS?

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    Earlier this year local Healthwatch across England asked residents 'What would you do' to improve your NHS. In Lincolnshire, over 400 people shared their views about the changes local people would like to see. Take a closer look at what they said.

  39. What changes do people in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin want to see made to their NHS?

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    Healthwatch in Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin asked residents 'What would you do to improve your local NHS'? Take a look at the top five things people would like to see changed to services to help them lead healthier lives.

  40. People call for more flexible hours in NHS services

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    Residents in Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes believe there should be better access to health and community services, with flexible support available around the clock, to allow working people to get the support they need. Read the full report.

  41. How easy to use are services if you have a sensory impairment?

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    In the UK, almost 2 million people are living with sight loss. Find out what people have told us it is like using NHS services when you have a sensory impairment or loss.

  42. People want more control and choice over health decisions

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    Nearly 700 people in Birmingham and Solihull told their local Healthwatch about the changes that they would like to see made to their local NHS after the Government's promise to invest billions into services. Read what people said.

  43. Shortlist showcase: Helping more people to have their say

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    No matter how big or small the issue, Healthwatch is here to help people have their say about the changes they would like to see to health and social care services. Take a look at examples of this from across the network.

  44. Shortlist showcase: Outstanding individuals who’ve made a difference

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    Our Outstanding individuals who’ve made a difference award celebrates volunteers who have gone above and beyond to put people at the heart of care. Take a look at the shortlist.