New report paints a picture of network trends Read our new report looking at recent issues, challenges and opportunities faced by Healthwatch across England. 7 March 2024 Network News
How will we improve our support for you? Each year, we ask you what you think of our training and guidance and what more we can do to help you do your job. Find out what you told us. 13 April 2023 Network News
Active participation of people with lived experience of inequality – Do we practice what we preach? Do we enable people to play an active and influential part in our work? Get involved in new research that aims to find out. Find out about the project and how you can have your say. 1 April 2022 Blog
SmartSurvey - Your questions answered What is Smart Survey and what's the benefit to my Healthwatch? We answer your questions about our new survey tool. 14 March 2022 Blog
"Levelling up the United Kingdom" white paper - what does it mean for Healthwatch? The Government has recently published two white papers which may be important for Healthwatch at national and local levels. This article provides an overview of the "Levelling Up the United Kingdom" white paper. 10 March 2022 Network News
What’s in the COVID-19 winter plan? The Government has published plans for tackling COVID-19 this autumn and winter. Our policy advisor Bren explains what's in the new plan. Find out what the plan will focus on and what contingency steps might be taken. 15 September 2021 Blog
Share for Better Care: our new campaign We're launching a new public feedback campaign in February! Find out how what we'll be doing and how your Healthwatch can get involved. 14 December 2023 Network News
What is an NHS and Care Volunteer Responder, and how can I make a referral? As a local Healthwatch, you can now refer local people to get help from NHS and Care Volunteer Responders. Find out about Volunteer Responders, what… 1 December 2023 Blog
Growing together: Cultivating shared values In her latest blog, Louise Ansari describes the importance of shared values and how you can be part of shaping our collective culture. 21 September 2023 Blog