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Following the government announcement about the future of the Healthwatch service, we are in a period of considerable uncertainty.

Many local Healthwatch understandably want to be as prepared as possible for a range of future scenarios. As part of this preparation, some of you have specifically requested guidance to help you think through what organisational closure might involve, should it become necessary.

We’ve therefore developed the checklist below to support leaders at any stage—from early options appraisal through to initial planning where appropriate.

The aim is to, as far as possible, help you ‘close well’ and in line with your organisation’s values.

Also provided here is a project planning template that you can adapt as you wish to help support any closure activity.

This course will show you how to choose the best research and engagement method for your project.

Most local Healthwatch provide insight and representation to Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), often working collaboratively across local areas. However, the role and structure of ICBs are changing, including mergers, boundary adjustments, and shifts in responsibilities. These changes create both challenges and opportunities for local Healthwatch in how they gather insight, influence decision-making, and work together across evolving footprints.

Find out what support there is available to help you with your research or engagement projects. We have lots of guidance and support to make your job quicker and easier, from planning through to analysis and publishing your findings.

Find out how to carry out quantitative data analysis, different methods you can use and our top tips for data visualisation.

This guidance outlines how you can effectively plan your research and the areas that you will need to consider throughout your research project. 

Find out how to effectively develop and use a survey in your work, as well as common questions you can ask.

Discover why it’s important to collect demographic data and how and when to collect it. The resource also contains ideas about how you can support your staff and volunteers to collect demographic data.