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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
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Where we are focusing our support in 2021-22
Find out more about where we are focusing our support to help us reach a high performing and sustainable Healthwatch network.
19 May 2021
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Annual report template 2020-21
Use this year's annual report template to showcase how your work has made a difference to services and the communities they serve.
8 April 2021
Network News
How you can help to improve data standards and shape the systems we provide
With the introduction of the Integrated Care Systems there will be a heavier focus on collaboration within and between different ICS areas. Find out how you can help improve data standards across the network to enable better collaboration.
22 October 2021
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Digital transformation update: A renewed focus on data standards
Over the last year, we have been reviewing our digital systems to improve our offer to local Healthwatch.
14 October 2021
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How are Healthwatch and ICS's working together?
Over 80% of local Healthwatch say they have regular contact with their ICS. Find out more in our review of current relationships between Healthwatch and ICS’s, including our strengths, and areas for improvement to work better together.
12 October 2021
Network News

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NHS dentistry: We have co-signed an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer
We have co-signed an open letter addressed to the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak calling for a recovery plan for NHS dentistry.
Healthwatch Network Awards 2021: Shortlist announced
Find out who’s in the running for a Healthwatch network award this year
People living in the poorest areas waiting longer for hospital treatment
The King’s Fund and Healthwatch England jointly call for urgent action to address hospital waiting lists and improve patients’ experience of delays to treatment

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Our public committee meeting October 2021 supporting materials
Take a look at the papers for our October Committeee meeting
Locked out: Digitally excluded people’s experiences of remote GP appointments
The move to more digitally-led healthcare has worked well for some but excluded others over the past year. Our report explores how people have been excluded and what needs to happen to get the care they need.
VacciNation: Exploring vaccine confidence
Our new research explores vaccine confidence amongst people from African, Bangladeshi, Caribbean, and Pakistani backgrounds. We want to understand these barriers to ensure key lessons are taken forward for future public health campaigns.