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Applying to run a session at Conference 2019

Run a session at conference and share your learning with the Healthwatch network.

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Our plan for Volunteers' Week 2019

Volunteers' Week is a great opportunity for us to thank Healthwatch volunteers and encourage more people to get involved with our work.

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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.

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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 funding to make it happen.

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.

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New Annual Report template published

Download the annual report template to showcase the amazing work of Healthwatch during 2018-19.

Join us to learn, share and celebrate at Healthwatch 2019

If you work or volunteer for Healthwatch, you can now apply for a bursary to attend this years annual conference in Birmingham.

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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.

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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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

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Do you need support with your annual report?

Creating your annual report can be extremely time intensive. Take a look at how we can provide you with support throughout the process and start to think about how you can make the most of your content after launch.

7 February 2019