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As the government prepares to refresh the Women Health’s Strategy, we share new findings on women’s top priorities.

What will the new GP contract mean for your care? And how did we use your feedback to call for a contract that works for you?

People are struggling to find the right information and are receiving care that’s not culturally appropriate.

Shelley's story shines a light on the crisis affecting emergency departments across England.

Our insight into A&E experiences during a busy winter period found long waits and care in unsuitable spaces left people suffering an emotional and physical toll.

As the Government attempts to ‘make the NHS the most AI-enabled care system in the world’, the public’s early experiences show it may be causing as many issues as it aims to solve.

People have told us that weight loss drugs are transformative, but that there are problems accessing them on the NHS, especially since they were made available via GPs last June.

When it's hard to find an NHS dentist, many people turn to urgent dental care to treat routine problems.

Travelling to healthcare appointments is challenging for some people. Read what people told us about their experiences the difficulties they face booking and using patient transport services.

These stories show how some veterans are struggling to get the care they need.

Veterans face unique challenges in getting the health care they need after they leave the military. Find out how Healthwatch teams across England have been helping veterans to get the care they need.

Our latest research shows that while most men turn to the NHS most often for information on staying healthy, one in five are now using platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and almost one in 10 are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots.