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We understand the time and funding constraints you face, which is why we’re here to step in and lend a hand. Here we highlight how we're doing this, resources available and key dates to be aware of.

Take a look at these role descriptions and amend or adapt based on the volunteering needs of your Healthwatch.

If we make a mistake, it’s important that we work quickly to put things right and learn from what has happened. This resource provides a template policy you can adapt to use in your work as a local Healthwatch.

Find out more about our plans to test and build new tools to help you better engage with people and share what people are telling us.

Find out more about why it’s important your conflict of interest policy is robust, how it can help you to demonstrate your independence to the public and support you in measuring your effectiveness within the Quality Framework.

Find out why it’s important your code of conduct is tailored to your values, how it can help you manage challenging behaviours, and meet the needs of the Quality Framework in demonstrating your effectiveness.

This guide sets out the importance of quality assuring your research and the steps you can take to ensure your research is as good as it can be throughout the research process.

Have you just joined local Healthwatch as a lead officer? Take our online induction to learn more about the role of local Healthwatch, how to provide an effective service, and the support available from Healthwatch England.

Find out more about decision making, including how to meet your legal obligations, with tips on gathering information and prioritising your work plan.

What are the two main aspects of research ethics that you need to consider when planning your work? Find out in our new guidance.

Read our top tips for how to choose a good sample of participants for your research projects.