Share for Better Care campaign briefing

Support more people in speaking up about their care.

Get ready to make a difference as we launch Share for Better Care Week, a national week of action about helping more people have a stronger voice in their care.

This briefing will explain to you what we are planning to do and how you can get involved.

Why participate?

Feedback on care is crucial for health and social care services. It helps staff identify what's working well and where improvements are needed. However, 60% of people don't recall health and care services asking for their opinions.

It's time to change this, but we need your help. By getting involved, you can raise awareness about why health and social care services value feedback and the difference it makes and help more people to share for better care.

What will happen?

Despite having busy lives, people are willing to spare a few minutes to share their care experiences, especially if they think it will help improve health services.

Using PR, social media and other channels, Share for Better Care Week will highlight how you can transform an everyday moment—whether waiting for the kettle to boil or the bus to arrive—into an opportunity to make a positive impact.

Organised by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Healthwatch England, the campaign aims to encourage more people to share their feedback to drive improvements in health and care.

The campaign is supported by a range of partners including the Race Equality Foundation, National Dignity Council, Royal Association for Deaf people, National Voices, the Challenging Behaviour Foundation, the Patients Association, VoiceAbility and Disability Rights UK.