Network news

Our network of 153 Healthwatch can be justly proud of what we achieve. With over 500 staff and 4,000 volunteers, plus 30 people at Healthwatch England, together we’re a fantastic resource.

Take our new e-learning course to gain an understanding of areas including the Equality Act 2010, protected characteristics and Healthwatch's role in tackling health inequalities.

We collectively agreed on our five values and announced them at our National Healthwatch Impact Awards event in March 2024.

Highlighting this month's key training and events opportunities.

Find out the key things we're asking you to share with us this month.

In this six-minute read, Jon Turner talks with four Healthwatch leaders who have worked with their teams to develop a strong approach to impact.

Access guidance covering how to meet your legal obligations, exercise your powers and carry out core activities.

In July 2024, Healthwatch England published research on the experiences of working-age disabled people when accessing and using social care. We heard that some Healthwatch are interested in carrying out similar research but are not sure what to ask, so we are publishing the questions from our survey.

This protocol outlines our approach to managing media relations and helps clarify the role of the media team at Healthwatch England.