News and reports

People on lower incomes face barriers to getting the care they need. We look at why it’s harder for people who earn less money to access NHS services.

People who have a sensory impairment or a learning disability continue to face difficulty communicating with services. Read our latest blog.

Across England our volunteers are making a difference to services in their local communities every day. Hear their reasons for volunteering and the difference they feel they are making for their community.

Healthwatch has been around for over ten years, and some of our amazing volunteers have been with us for just as long. Find out their experiences of volunteering for us.

A new approach to care is making dementia support better for people in Suffolk, after those with the condition, their families and carers shared their experiences with Healthwatch Suffolk.

To mark Dementia Action Week, we're sharing Carolyn's story of how she's struggling to get the right care for her husband and how his dementia diagnosis has upended their lives.

The Government has promised to put in place a 10-Year Health Plan to fix the NHS in England. We have outlined the four things that matter most to you and how they should shape the 10-Year Plan.

Our latest research found frequent errors in patients’ individual medical records.

Following your feedback, we have been working with Royal Mail and a coalition of NHS and patient organisations to ensure vital NHS communications are delivered on time.

Key recommendations we made to improve cervical screening uptake have been adopted by NHS England. Read how this will improve care for women across England.

We’ve helped to bolster the case for a ban on selling vapes to under-18s as as parliamentarians debate draft legislation.

The Government is planning a national commission to reform social care, while the Health and Social Care Select Committee gathers evidence to report on the cost of delays to adult social care reform. Ahead of these reports, we have reviewed our evidence on social care, and Healthwatch leaders across England share their ideas for change.