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New report: Mental health and the journey to parenthood

Take a look at just some of the stories people shared with us, and at the resources you can use to encourage local people to speak to you about their experiences of mental health as new parents.

11 September 2019

Book your place for Healthwatch 2019

Registration for this year's conference is now open. Book now to avoid disappointment!

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Tell us what you thought about the Long Term Plan Engagement work

Our collective work on the NHS Long Term Plan was a new way of working for the network. We want to know more about your views on the successes, challenges and ideas for improvement for future projects.

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Where next for our policy work?

With our business plan now published, we wanted to let you know where we aim to focus our efforts when it comes to influencing national health and care policy and practice.

Find out what we will be doing when it comes to mental health, social care and the changes taking place in the NHS.

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Sir Robert meets with Health Select Committee to talk about health legislation and the role of public engagement

The NHS Long Term Plan suggests changes to legislation to make it easier to make decisions at an ICS/STP level. Sir Robert plans to outline how people can continue to have a say in these decisions but the need for more...

Help us understand the training and support you need

We want to find out more about the training and support you need to do your job. Take five minutes and tell us what you think.

A women holding a newborn

New report: Mental health and the journey to parenthood

Take a look at just some of the stories people shared with us, and at the resources you can use to encourage local people to speak to you about their experiences of mental health as new parents.

11 September 2019

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Healthwatch Network Awards 2019: the shortlist

With just under one month to go until the Healthwatch Network Awards, take a look at this year's shortlist.

2 September 2019

Book your place for Healthwatch 2019

Registration for this year's conference is now open. Book now to avoid disappointment!

Latest news from healthwatch.co.uk

Make more space for new parents to talk about their mental health

In our new report, we share what parents have told us about their experiences of mental health problems during and after pregnancy, and call on services to give people more opportunities to talk about their mental wellbeing.

Why getting personal is important when it comes to health and care

Read a summary of our latest research to find out why personalised care is important.

How easy is it to travel to medical appointments?

In our latest review of people’s experiences of NHS and social care services, we look in detail at the issue of patient transport.

Latest reports from healthwatch.co.uk

What people have told us about health and social care: April to June 2019

Find out what the public have been telling us about health and social care from April to June this year.

What people have told us about health and social care: January to March 2019

Find out what the public have been telling us about health and social care from January - March this year.

Our public Committee Meeting September 2019 supporting materials

Take a look at our papers for our September Committee Meeting.