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Take a look at our supporting papers for the May 2025 committee meeting.

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.

Everyone who uses the NHS in England could soon have a single patient record that brings together important information about your health care. So how and where are your records kept now, how can you view them, and what do you do if you find mistakes in them?

The Government launched a call for evidence to inform the development of a men's health strategy for England. Share your views by 17 July 2025.

Our latest research found that costs for additional services when visiting opticians are a barrier to care for people on low incomes.

New research reveals costs of additional eye care services are likely to deter some people from visiting opticians altogether.

After people in Derbyshire talked to local Healthwatch about their experiences of leaving hospital, a new role is helping patient feedback drive lasting change.

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.

Working with Royal Mail, NHS and patient organisations, we have written an open letter to Ofcom highlighting the introduction of new protections to ensure reliable and efficient postal service for NHS patients.

Does signing up with your dentist work the same way as registering with your GP? If you think the answer is yes, you're not alone.

Dr Joanna Bircher is now a member of the Healthwatch England Committee.