This month’s key asks

Two women walk out of a clinic. They are having a happy conversation. A sign behind them says 'women's services'.

Find out the key things we're asking you to share with us this month. 

This month's asks

This month's training & events

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Highlighting this month's key training and events opportunities.

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Weekly policy round-up

Our weekly digest of announcements, political developments and interesting reports on Facebook Workplace. 

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Running your Healthwatch

Our guidance covers how to meet your legal obligations, exercise your powers, carry out core activities and much more. 

You'll find support around topics including the Quality Framework, achieving impact, managing volunteers, and research and engagement. 

We also cover information and signposting, holding to account and influencing, and support for Healthwatch boards. 

You can also access our full resources archive here.

Running your Healthwatch

Digital and data

Data is central to our work. Our resources help you manage your data safely and securely in line with our taxonomy. 

Our Data Sharing Platform (guidance here) helps you share your data with us easily, with help if you need it. 

Meanwhile, our free survey tool helps you collect data. Find out more in this section. 

Digital and data

Training and events

Our training calendar is based on our core skills framework, which allows you to easily see all the training and support options available to you according to your areas of interest. 

Whether webinars, e learning, written guides or peer networks there is something for you. 

Book your training here.

 

Go to training and events

Communications and campaigns

The Communications Centre is your one-stop-shop for creating branded materials quickly and easily. You’ll also get a full range of photos for your communications materials here on Flickr

We’ve got lots of guides and good practice to help communicate your messages effectively, including this guide for how you deal with local and regional media.

You can also find out about our current Healthwatch-wide campaigns and download a campaigns calendar highlighting key dates throughout the year. 

Find out more

About the network and our values

Our network of 153 Healthwatch can be justly proud of what we achieve. With over 500 staff and 4,000 volunteers, plus 30 people at Healthwatch England, together we’re a fantastic resource. 

With a commitment to continuous improvement, read about our effectiveness and the diversity of the network, our work on the future sustainability of the network, and our shared values at the heart of what we do. 

Meanwhile, our award winners and Healthwatch shortlisted for awards demonstrate the difference we make.

More about the network and our values

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If you work or volunteer for Healthwatch, you can sign-up for regular emails telling you about the latest news, training and resources to help you in your work.

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