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Find out what's working and what could be better regarding people's right to choose where they receive treatment.Advice and Information -
From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in your record and how to access it.Blog -
Natalie is among the many people who have recently told us how their diabetes care can be improved.Blog -
This week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. Our new blog brings together some of the key challenges people have shared about cervical screening with local Healthwatch and outlines the steps we are taking nationally to address those.News -
The NHS published their primary care recovery plan last May, and thanks to so many of you sharing your feedback about your experiences, we ensured it promised lots of changes.Response -
Public satisfaction with the NHS has fallen to the lowest level ever recorded, according to analysis of the latest British Social Attitudes Survey.Blog -
Rising costs, closures and supply shortages are among the challenges for people who rely on pharmacy services.Blog -
From booking appointments to learning test results, healthcare is going digital. But what do patients think about digital healthcare? And where are there opportunities to improve?Blog -
The NHS plans to triple the number of physician associates it employs. But how much do patients know about this role, and how can their role be safely expanded?Advice and Information -
What are physician associates? Find out about their training and what kind of care they can provide.Response -
We have responded to this year's GP Patient Survey.News -
Complete our short survey and tell the NHS if you're getting the right help to prevent or deal with sight problems.News -
The British Medical Association has announced today that GPs will start capping appointments in an immediate work-to-rule action following a dispute over funding levels. Read our response.Blog -
Rizqa is passionate about helping people in her community. Find out her thoughts on why volunteering is important and what volunteering teaches you.Blog -
Healthwatch Hull is working with volunteer language interpreters to help make it easier for people to get NHS care.Report -
Our research unpacks people's experiences of using Community Diagnostic Centres and lessons for expanding community-based care.Advice and Information -
Cervical screening, previously known as a smear test, saves over 4,000 lives every year in the UK. However, some women find it uncomfortable, so it's important to know what support is available and what adjustments you can request.News -
Our new research calls for a more personalised approach to cervical screening to help the NHS meet its ambition to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.Report -
Our report unpacks women's experiences of cervical screening and sets our recommendations for healthcare leaders.Blog -
This National Eye Health Week, we want to find out how eye care can work better for you. Here, Linda and Aubrey tell us what is and isn't working for them.News -
Complete our short survey and let us know about your experiences accessing GP services as a gender-diverse individial.Blog -
In the UK, approximately 1.5 million people have a learning disability. Many people with learning disabilities find it difficult to learn, develop new skills, understand information and interact with other people. Therefore, accessing the support they need to live as independently as possible is crucial.Response -
Read our response to the Care Quality Commission's assessment of the state of health and social care in England.
