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Take a look at our supporting papers for the September 2024 committee meeting.

The NHS offers support for people on low incomes to help with care costs. We look at how easy it is to access this help and how it can be improved.

When you need specialist NHS support, like hospital tests or treatment, you often need a referral from your GP first. Find out what this includes and what to expect.

The experiences we are hearing from feedback across England show that people are waiting a long time for care. Our recommendations to the government set out how mental health services can be improved and provide better care for patients.

Our research unpacks people's experiences of using Community Diagnostic Centres and lessons for expanding community-based care.

Rizqa is passionate about helping people in her community. Find out her thoughts on why volunteering is important and what volunteering teaches you.

The NHS is transferring more services from hospitals to local communities. This simple story from Milton Keynes highlights why patient feedback is crucial to the success of these changes.

Cultural barriers make it hard for some people to reach out for support.

The British Medical Association has announced today that GPs will start capping appointments in an immediate work-to-rule action following a dispute over funding levels. Read our response.

Complete our short survey and tell the NHS if you're getting the right help to prevent or deal with sight problems.

With NHS premises in a dire state and a repair backlog growing, we have analysed people's experiences of the NHS estate, including hospitals, A&E waiting rooms, and parking facilities.

People tell us how social care support could improve their quality of life.