Our work is shaped by the concerns that local people raise with 152 local Healthwatch. Our annual survey of health and care priorities puts mental health at the top of the list for 2018.
Around 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health issue this year. It's not surprising that two thirds of the Healthwatch network have found that their communities want to see improvements to mental health support.
Proposals published by Staffordshire County Council could seriously damage the ability of local residents to have their say on the running of hospitals, GP surgeries and care homes across the county.
Proposals published by Staffordshire County Council could seriously damage the ability of local residents to have their say on the running of hospitals, GP surgeries and care homes across the county.
Staffordshire County Council has announced today its intention to reduce the budget for the local Healthwatch from £415,000 to £210,000 - a cut of 50%.
Carers play a vital role in supporting people who are frail, ill or disabled, but, in doing so, they often become vulnerable themselves. Find out four ways carers want to be better supported.
NHS England has released new statistics that show target to reduce delayed transfers of care to 3.5% has not been met.
In March the Department of Health 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.
When Healthwatch Trafford spoke to people with ME and CFS, they found that over 76% felt their GP didn’t understand their condition. Find out how they think support could be improved.
