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Building a stronger Healthwatch.

Collaborative working is a crucial part of running a Healthwatch. Find out about some key partners you will need to engage with at integrated care system level and how you can potentially collaborate with other Healthwatch working on the same issues as you around the country.

Healthwatch support each other through various regional and topic-based networks and meetings, while we keep you informed via regular sessions with our Chief Executive, Chair and key staff members. Find networks and meetings to join here.

Read about how the contracting, funding and commissioning of Healthwatch works, and roles within that landscape.

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.