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Read what people have been telling us about their struggles to get health care information in accessible formats.

Read what the public think about cancer care, and what we are calling for to make critical improvements.

Read our latest evidence on complaints and how we feel the process can be improved for patients.

Read our evidence on the problems people are facing and how we believe these can be reduced.

Read our latest evidence and position around the COVID-19 inquiry and what we are calling for.

Read our evidence on NHS dentistry and what changes we're calling for the NHS and Government to make.

Find out what we are calling for to improve the long delays for hospital treatment, last minute cancellations and support for patients.

Find out what we are calling for to ensure people get the support they need when discharged from hospital.

Read our insight and recommendations we've made to decision makers on how people's experiences can be improved.

Find out what we are calling for to improve consistent failures in maternity care and ensure people get the right care and support they need.

People across England are waiting a long time to access mental health services. Read our recommendations for how services and care can be improved.

Find out our position on the system introduced in 2020, and what we are calling for to ensure the service works for everyone.

Find out our recommendations to help people who cannot travel or afford transport to medical appointments.

Find out what people have told us and how we think social care services could be improved.

Find out about our perspective on urgent and emergency care services.

Take a look at our work on women's health, and what we are calling for to improve health inequalities.