News and reports

With the accessible information standard due to come into force next year, we look what one Healthwatch is doing to make their work more accessible

NHS England has announced a national review of maternity services in England.

We ask Emilia, Healthwatch Dorset's new engagement officer about her first seven days in the job.

With the public wanting more control of their own health and care, we welcome Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt’s plans to increase patient power.

Find out what we, along with the Healthwatch network, have achieved over the past year.

The past year has shown what is possible when services engage people as equal partners in improving care. This needs to happen more if health reforms are to be successful.

Find out more about the processes and procedures in place for Healthwatch to carry out its functions effectively.

A new report from the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman reveals that health and social care services are leaving too many complaints unresolved and not learning from mistakes, often having a devastating impact on individuals.

Mental health survey shows that while many people are happy with their experiences, further improvement is needed in areas such as crisis care, access and involvement in care. Read our response.

Healthwatch Bedford Borough has taken part in the first child-led campaign launched to tackle avoidable blindness in the UK.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) today publishes its annual analysis of the quality of health and adult social care in England. Read our response

Here are some great examples of how local Healthwatch are using videos to listen to and share the views of local people, and ensure their voices are heard.