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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.

15 September 2021

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How can we make our information as accessible as possible?

Find out what we are already doing to help you make Healthwatch communications accessible, as well as the additional steps we are planning.

7 September 2021

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Identifying outcomes and talking impact

The Impact Programme is helping you ensure your engagement and research activities lead to positive improvements in people’s health and wellbeing while better communicating to commissioners how this benefits people’s lives.

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Why it’s time to change the way we collect demographic data

With a need to record demographic data to better understand people’s experiences of care, we’re making changes to the CiviCRM and advising all Healthwatch to use our demographic taxonomy to achieve greater consistency and impact in data collection.

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Your support needed - our upcoming campaigns

Find out about our upcoming campaigns and how you can get involved.

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Deadline Extended: Healthwatch Network Awards 2021

Every year, the Healthwatch Network Awards celebrates our best work from across England. The deadline for applications has now been extended to 3 September 2021. Find out about the awards, how to apply and download the award criteria.

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Survey tool pilot: the next step of our Digital Transformation work

One of the range of tools we are testing as part of the Digital Transformation project is called Smart Survey. Read about the pilot and what this could mean for you.

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Health and Care Experience Profiles: Understanding how services work together

Healthwatch has developed a qualitative research methodology that local health and care systems can use to better understand people’s experiences using integrated services.

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Check out our new brand values

Find out about our new brand values, as well as the steps we'll take this year to strengthen our brand further.

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An update on our Digital Transformation work

Take a look at our work to improve Healthwatch’s use of digital systems since January, and help us understand your digital needs in a post COVID world.

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Campaigning needs you - introducing the Campaigns and Communications Ambassadors Network

Do you lead on campaigns for your Healthwatch? Find out about our new communications network for staff and volunteers and how you can be involved.

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How to record demographic information and why it’s important

The pandemic has shown more than ever the importance of collecting demographic information to help us better draw conclusions about people’s experiences of health and care. Here is why it’s important, how we’re going to support you, and FAQs.

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