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Hundreds of people from across the Healthwatch Network joined us at our sixth Annual Conference in Stratford-Upon-Avon.News -
Find out how much funding your local Healthwatch receives to help you have your say.News -
Healthwatch from across England shared their successes and concerns in Westminster to make sure people can have their say about changes to health services.News -
Download and view our digital tools so that people can have their say on how to improve their local NHS.News -
University student Isabelle explains how volunteering with her local Healthwatch has given her the confidence to pursue the career she wants.News -
A Rochdale communications manager shares why he volunteers at Healthwatch and how he balances this with work and family commitments.News -
As part of Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June), a legal executive explains how volunteering with Healthwatch helps her in her job.News -
We're delighted to welcome seven new members to the Healthwatch England Committee.News -
Find out how much funding your local Healthwatch receives to help you have your say on important health and social care issues.
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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.News -
We need your views and ideas to make sure that health and social care services work better for everyone. Share your views and help shape our future strategy.News -
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.
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The Healthwatch Network Awards recognise the ways in which Healthwatch across the country have helped make people’s views of health and social care services heard over the last 12 months. Take a look at our winners this year.News -
With students across the country starting university soon, we spoke to Becky to find out what it was like to be a student volunteer at Healthwatch Sheffield.News -
Volunteers play a key role in helping local Healthwatch speak to as many people as possible in their community. But recruiting and keeping volunteers is not always straightforward. Healthwatch Islington explains how they invest in their volunteers.News -
Today we launch our new strategy, setting out the difference Healthwatch will make over the next five years.News -
We are delighted to announce the shortlist for the Healthwatch Awards 2020.News -
We celebrated the huge contribution made by local Healthwatch staff and volunteers at Healthwatch Network Awards 2020. Find out who won.News -
In the last 12 months local Healthwatch have been out in their communities putting on engagement events in libraries and supermarkets, visiting health and care facilities and running public surveys
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The remarkable contribution local Healthwatch across the country have made to health and social care at a local and national level has been marked at the Healthwatch Network Awards of Achievement 2015.
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The Cabinet Office has announced that the term of our current Chair, Sir Robert Francis QC, has been extended until June 2024.News -
Healthwatch England National Director Imelda Redmond CBE has announced she will be stepping down from her role this autumn after four and half years leading the organisation.News -
We're delighted to announce that Louise Ansari has been appointed as our new National Director at Healthwatch England.News -
Our new deep-dive analysis of people's experiences of healthcare communication is a stark reminder of why NHS England and the 42 new Integrated Care Systems need to ensure services abide by the Accessible Information Standard.
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Getting to healthcare appointments can be impossible for some people – especially those who cannot travel or afford it. Find out what we’ve recommended decision-makers do to improve the situation.News -
Belinda Black to join Healthwatch England CommitteeNews -
Recent reports highlight consistent failures in maternity care. Find out what we're calling for to help people get the right care and support they need.News -
Clear, understandable information is important to help you make decisions about your healthcare. It is feedback from people like Karl that inspired us to launch the Your Care, Your Way campaign last year.News -
Recent research highlighted that long delays for hospital treatment, last-minute cancellations, and a lack of personalised information and support were huge concerns for people. Find out what we're calling for.News -
From 1 December 2020, the NHS introduced a new system called NHS 111 First. Find out what we’re calling for to ensure the service works for everyone.News -
Health and social care services face big challenges, and if they are to improve, decision-makers must listen to public feedback. Read how we aim to help make this happen.News -
The cost of living crisis is putting people under a lot of pressure - and affecting their ability to access the care they need. Read our evidence on the problems people are facing and how we believe these can be reduced to ensure cost is not a barrier to accessing care.News -
Professor David Croisdale-Appleby has been appointed as the new Chair of Healthwatch England, the independent champion for people who use health and social care.News -
When people have concerns over any aspect of their care or the actions or decisions of any NHS or social care body, they have the right to make a complaint. Read our position on how health and care services should manage complaints, and our work on this issue.News -
By law, people in England have the right to get healthcare in the format they can understand. However, there’s a growing body of evidence suggesting that this is not happening. Read our policy position.News -
Getting good social care can make a big difference in someone's life. But are people always receiving the help they need? Find out what people have told us and how we think social care support could be improved.News -
Jane Laughton joins the Healthwatch England Committee.News -
Professor Sultan Mahmud joins the Healthwatch England Committee.News -
Healthwatch Impact Award shortlist announced. Find out about eighteen projects chosen for their work to improve care using your feedback.News -
The Government has launched a consultation on the NHS Constitution, which sets out your rights as an NHS patient. Read why it's important to have your say.
