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Resources published to support your work on the NHS Long Term Plan

New resources published to help you in your work to engage the public in the NHS Long Term Plan.

28 February 2019

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New Healthwatch website now available

We have worked with the network to develop a new website for local Healthwatch. Find out more about what's included with the site and how you can get involved.

5 February 2019

Healthwatch annual report front cover, titles 'What matters most'.

Health and social care targets only useful if people’s voices are heard

In our annual report to parliament, we call on services to listen to what matters most to people when it comes to their care – and on the public to keep speaking up.

25 January 2019

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Healthwatch brings people's voices to Westminster

Healthwatch from across England shared their successes and concerns in Westminster to make sure people can have their say about changes to health services.

24 January 2019

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Using technology to build a stronger Healthwatch community

Read how we’re using an online community platform to help Healthwatch make more people’s voices heard.

22 January 2019

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Dementia Action Week: Help create dementia friendly services

You can help make health and social care easier for people with dementia to access. Find out how you can get involved, as part of Dementia Action Week.

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Six resources to help you understand the implications of Brexit on health and social care

Take a look at these six resources to help you better understand how Brexit may affect you.

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Six reasons to use our CRM

The CiviCRM enables us to share information effectively across the network. Here are six reasons how your work can be made easier thanks to the the CRM.

7 February 2019

Latest news from healthwatch.co.uk

Clear communication: What patients need to take more control of their care

What can services do to give people more control over their health and wellbeing? It starts with clear communication.

More than medication: The key to better mental health support

One man shares his experience of mental health conditions and calls on others to do the same.

How can the NHS help you take more control of your health and care?

People share how the NHS can empower them to take charge of their health and wellbeing.

Latest reports from healthwatch.co.uk

Our annual report 2017/18

Last year 406,567 people told us what matters most to them about health and social care. These views have been placed into over 2,000 reports, informing services about the improvements that people would like to see.

Our public Committee Meeting February 2019 supporting materials

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

What people have told us about health and care: October - December 2018

Find out what the public have been telling us about health and social care over the last three months.