Our commitment to equality and human rights
Our remit covers all health and social care services and we work for everyone, not just those who shout the loudest.
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Helping Hertfordshire’s transgender community get the support they need
A survey conducted by charity Viewpoint found that there was just one support group for this community, that people wanted better information about the help available.
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Our business plan 2017-18
Our business plan outlines our plans for 2017/18 sets out how we, in partnership with local Healthwatch, will build on our work from last year, into the next 12 months and beyond.
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New NHS target aims to improve your experience of leaving hospital
The Government has published what it wants the NHS to deliver over the next 12 months, including a new target to reduce the delays people can face when leaving hospital.
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Why are services changing?
Health and social care services are changing to become more efficient and better at providing the support that people want. If services are to get these changes right, it is important that they work with local people to give them a say in decisions.
Here we explain more about why services are changing, the work the Healthwatch network is doing to ensure people's views are sought and listened to, and how the public can get involved.
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Our submission to the Government's Mandate to NHS England 2017-18
We share issues to be considered as part of the refreshed objectives for the NHS for the year ahead.
Based on issues people have raised with the Healthwatch network, the following document outlines the areas we asked to be considered in the refreshed objectives for the NHS.
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Four ways your views have helped make health and care accessible
We take a look at how people's experiences across England have already helped to challenge barriers and improve accessibility in health and care.
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How can we make buying medication online safe?
The Care Quality Commission is calling on people to act with caution when using online medical services.
Read our response.
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Our Chair's response to the CQC's 'State of care in NHS acute hospitals' report
Today, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has released a new report highlighting what they have learned from three year's worth of inspections of NHS Acute Hospitals.
They found that most hospitals are delivering good quality care and looking after patients well. But they also found that some trusts have blind spots about the quality of care they provide in particular services.
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Our Chair's response to the King's Fund's Sustainability and Transformation Plans progress report
New report from the Kings Fund highlights challenges and opportunities that exist with future changes to health and care services.
The report highlights some of the challenges and opportunities that exist with future changes to health and care services.
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Many areas still need effective public engagement
A new report by the King’s Fund highlights some of the challenges and opportunities that exist with future changes to health and care services.
A new report by the King’s Fund highlights some of the challenges and opportunities that exist with future changes to health and care services.
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Why hospital discharge is everyone’s problem (and how new plans can help)
When discharge goes wrong, it comes at a cost to the NHS, to social care services, and to the individual. When it works, people are able to move on with their lives and recover safely.
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