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New figures published today in the annual report on NHS Dental Statistics for England in 2022-23, show that NHS dentists still see fewer people than pre-pandemic. Read our response.News -
We explore the three main challenges people face accessing health and care services when they live alone with limited or no support.Blog -
Good communication with patients goes a long way.News -
With the NHS under immense pressure, we look at the impact that waiting for a diagnosis, test, or treatment can have on individuals and some of the potential solutions that might help.Report -
This briefing shows how people's experiences can be used to support the development of a long-term vision for the NHS to strengthen these services.
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Performance numbers and the media highlight the issues the NHS faces – but they only tell part of the story. Our new report brings to light the public’s perspective on the state of health and social care.Blog -
As part of our report The public’s perspective: The state of health and social care, we have set out recommendations for decision makers across ten key areas.Blog -
Homeless people have worse mental and physical health than the general population. Our research shows issues with access to the health and social care they need.Response -
Under a new plan published today, people will benefit from millions more NHS dental appointments over the next year. Read our response.Advice and Information -
Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need.Blog -
Emma can't afford dental care for their children. Because of stories like hers, we're calling for reform of NHS dentistry.Response -
As part of the dental recovery plan, dental practices will benefit from extra cash for taking on new NHS patients from today, Friday 1 March, to improve access. Read our response.Response -
Read our response to the increase in fees for NHS dental care.Blog -
Despite all the positives of rural living, people have told us they are struggling to access basic health care.Blog -
Finding out which local dentists are taking on NHS patients can be a struggle, but thanks to your feedback, it is not in Derbyshire.Response -
Lord Darzi’s Independent Investigation of the NHS highlights the NHS's problems but presents a chance for change. Read our response.Blog -
Like many people across England, Katie and her husband are struggling to find NHS dental care for their family.Response -
The Government has launched a public consultation for a new 10-year plan for the NHS. Find out why you should have your say.Response -
A new briefing from QualityWatch looks at the number of emergency readmissions to hospital. The report found there was a 41.3% rise in the number of people returning to hospital for "potentially preventable" conditions.Response -
Our National Director responds to NHS plans to improve patient care by cutting long hospital stays.News -
With the help of 101 local Healthwatch, we heard from over 3,000 people who shared their stories with us about their experiences of the discharge process.Report -
Find out what the public have been telling us about health and social care over the last three months.Blog -
Our research shows that emergency readmissions to hospital have risen by 9.35% in the last year. Janet's story shows why it's important we understand why this is happening.
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New research indicates spike in emergency readmissions to hospital over the last year. Our report calls on NHS to fix the data gaps to help understand why.Report -
New research indicates spike in emergency readmissions to hospital over the last year. Our report calls on NHS to fix the data gaps to help understand why.Advice and Information -
People are often in need of out-of-hours medical assistance. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.News -
To give you an idea of some of the ways we’ve helped, take a look at our round up of the top questions people ask us.News -
The NHS in England has published a ten year plan setting its priorities for the future.News -
NHS Digital responds to the Healthwatch call to monitor emergency readmission rates and investigate the reasons why people return to hospital just 30 days after they have been discharged.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 -
We look at one of the issues people raise with Healthwatch and the steps GPs and Pharmacists can take to help people get the medication they need.Advice and Information -
Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.News -
Our new research explores what matters most to people when seeking emergency care. We look at how this information could be used to ensure NHS performance figures are more meaningful to the public.Report -
Our new research explores what matters most to people when seeking emergency care.News -
Download and view our digital tools so that people can have their say on how to improve their local NHS.News -
High quality care is people’s top priority when visiting A&E, not how long they need to wait. So how can emergency care services learn from people’s experiences?News -
In our latest review of people’s experiences of NHS and social care services, we look in detail at the issue of patient transport.Report -
Find out what the public have been telling us about health and social care from January - March this year.Response -
Leslie Hamilton and his working group have published their independent review into how the laws on gross negligence manslaughter and culpable homicide are applied to medical practice. Read our response.Advice and Information -
The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital.Report -
Find out what's working well for people and what needs to improve when it comes to people's experiences of travelling to and from NHS appointments, in our new briefing.News -
Together with two leading charities, we are raising awareness of the issues people facing travelling to and from NHS services. We will be working with NHS England to support their new national review of the links between the NHS and local transport.News -
The Government has 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.News -
Find out what happened when one Healthwatch Bolton worked with their local hospital to improve access for people with disabilities.
