Annual report template 2023 - 24
It's a legal requirement for your local Healthwatch to produce an annual report by the end of June. To help you do this, we have provided a template, which is available in PowerPoint and InDesign formats on the Communications Centre (Brandstencil).
The template uses our latest brand guidelines, and also includes guidance on how to complete your report, what to change and what you need to include in your report.
Please note you will need to be logged in to see the resources on The Communications Centre. There is one account per local Healthwatch, however if you are having problems accessing your account please email hub@healthwatch.co.uk
Images
It's great if you can personalise the report with local photography. However, we are aware a lot of local Healthwatch struggle to source photography and do not have the budget to purchase a lot of stock images. Check out our Flickr albums for a range of high quality photos that are free for you to use.
Training and support
We want to help you produce the best report you can, so we are running a series of webinars to help make the process as easy and straightforward for you.
How to use the annual report template
This session will help you to understand how to use the PowerPoint template, from changing pictures, updating text and adding or deleting slides.
10 April | 10am - 11.30am
How to write for your annual report
These interactive sessions will show you how you can best highlight your achievements from the last year, how to write great case studies and how to demonstrate the difference your work made. These training sessions will be repeated twice as numbers are limited.
22 April | 10.30am - 12noon
16 May | 2.30pm - 4pm
Common questions:
Who do I send my annual report to?
Once you have published your report, you need to send it to:
- Healthwatch England (using this form)
- Care Quality Commission
- NHS England (Email England.healthwatchannualreport@nhs.net)
- Senior Integrated Care System leaders in your area
- The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of your local authority
- The local authority that commissions your service
What is the deadline?
The deadline for your report is 30 June 2024.
Due to the election on 4 July 2024, this year we recommend that:
- You prepare and finish your annual report by the 30 June.
- You do not publish, promote, or send out your annual report until after the general election but please share it with us via the upload process described here by 5pm on Friday, 12 July.
We recommend you get in touch with your local authority commissioners ahead of the deadline to inform them of your approach and let them know the annual report publication will be delayed due to the pre-election guidance and when they can expect to receive it from you.
What else can I do with my annual report content?
Once you have finished your annual report you have loads of great content on your impact over the last year. Check out our tips to make the most of the this content across your digital channels.
How do I submit my report?
To submit your report, please upload the finished document through our website form linked to below.