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How will we improve support for you in 2022

Over a third of you responded to our survey, telling us where our support is helpful and what needs improving. Find out how we will use your feedback to improve our offer to you over the coming year.

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Four ways we’ll help you to share data better this year

Ensuring we have the right digital systems and data processes in place is critical to the local and national work of Healthwatch. Find out how we're improving our systems this year.

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Volunteers' Week 2022: How to say a big thanks

Volunteers’ Week runs from 1-7 June. Say thanks and help raise awareness of why volunteering for Healthwatch matters.

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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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Supporting your learning and development in 2022/23

Find out more about the events that are on offer this year.

Active participation of people with lived experience of inequality – Do we practice what we preach?

Do we enable people to play an active and influential part in our work? Get involved in new research that aims to find out.

SmartSurvey - Your questions answered

What is Smart Survey and what's the benefit to my Healthwatch? We answer your questions about our new survey tool.

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"Joining up care for people, places and populations" white paper

The Government has recently published the "Joining up care for people, places and populations" white paper. Read on what it includes and what it means for us.

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"Levelling up the United Kingdom" white paper - what does it mean for Healthwatch?

The Government has recently published two white papers which may be important for Healthwatch at national and local levels. This article provides an overview of the "Levelling Up the United Kingdom" white paper.

Improving access to GP services in Lancashire and South Cumbria

Find out how four Healthwatch in Lancashire and South Cumbria joined together with their ICS to improve access to GP services locally.

Find out how four Healthwatch in Lancashire and South Cumbria joined together with their ICS to improve access to GP services locally.

Our new National Director starts work

We’re delighted to let you know that Louise Ansari, our new National Director, has started with us today.

14 February 2022

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Your story: How using the Quality Framework led to improvements

The Quality Framework can help you evaluate your service by highlighting strengths and weaknesses. Healthwatch Worcestershire explains how the Quality Framework helped them create an action plan and build better community relations.

14 February 2022

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