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Join our research project to explore who has been excluded by the digitalisation of healthcare
Find out how to get involved in our new research project, as we explore potential inequalities surrounding the shift to remote GP appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
4 September 2020
Network News
Healthwatch Week 2 - 6 November 2020
Everything you need to know about Healthwatch Week and the Healthwatch network awards 2020.
20 August 2020
Network News
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Six ways to work well from home
Working remotely presents all sorts of challenges, and can feel isolating, but there are lots of ways to work well from home. Find out how.
Many of us across the network might find ourselves working from home for the first time, while for others it's just the same as any other week.
23 March 2020
Blog
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Helping you to work remotely
It is likely that more and more of you will be working from home as the situation with the Coronavirus progresses. Here's how you can use Workplace to make communications easier.
16 March 2020
Network News
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Improving the quality of our demographic data
The feedback and views collected by Healthwatch should reflect the needs of all parts of the community. Read how we're working to improve the quality of our demographic data.
28 February 2020
Network News
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How accessible is your website?
From 23 September 2020, Government websites must meet new accessibility regulations, although the regulations are unlikely to apply to Healthwatch services, we have looked at the steps you can take to make your online information accessible.
4 September 2020
Blog
Healthwatch Week 2 - 6 November 2020
Everything you need to know about Healthwatch Week and the Healthwatch network awards 2020.
20 August 2020
Network News
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Healthwatch Network Awards of Achievement 2020
Every year we celebrate the best work from across the Healthwatch network. Find out about our 2020 awards, how you can apply and download the award criteria.
20 August 2020
Network News

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People with long-term health conditions most likely to avoid care services due to COVID-19
People with long-term health conditions urged to share experiences to help improve support after research indicates that some avoided health and social care services throughout the COVID-19 crisis.
The highs and lows of shielding from coronavirus
It's mental health awareness week so we spoke to Lucy from Healthwatch Dorset to find out the challenges she faces whilst shielding.
COVID-19: What people are telling us
In our latest briefing, we look at the key issues the public have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Latest reports from healthwatch.co.uk

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Our public Committee Meeting September 2020 supporting materials
Take a look at our papers for our September Committee Meeting.
Our public Committee Meeting September 2020 supporting materials
Take a look at our papers for our September Committee Meeting.
COVID-19: What people are telling us about their care?
Find out what the public has been telling us about health and social care from April - June 2020, including the key issues people have faced because of the COVID-19 pandemic.