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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.

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

Download our learning and development calendar to see what training opportunities you want to join this year.

Local Healthwatch and ICS's across the country have already built strong partnerships. Find out some of the common themes for success, which you could consider when working with your ICS.

Everything you need to get started with the Healthwatch brand. Download our handy branding quick quide, messaging cheat sheet, local Healthwatch descriptors, and visual guidelines.

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

To understand how reflective our network is, we’re asking all local Healthwatch to report on the demographic profile of their boards, staff and volunteers.

This guidance covers how to use and manage your Drupal ten website, including how to get started, add content and maintain your website.

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

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.

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.

Qualitative data is information that captures people's views, emotions, thoughts, and attitudes. Learn about the key steps to follow when analysing qualitative data.