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In his latest blog, Healthwatch England Chair, Sir Robert Francis discusses a new joint campaign with CQC, our key policy priorities, and support over the coming months.

Find out the answers to some common questions about the NHS test and trace service to help you provide advice to the public when it comes to COVID-19.

The NHS has started testing a coronavirus (COVID-19) contact-tracing app. Find out what we know so far and the issues the public might raise with local Healthwatch.

It’s always important to involve and support our volunteers. We look at the best ways to do this remotely.

Use this checklist if your Healthwatch changes provider. It includes the steps local authorities, outgoing and incoming providers need to consider during this transitional period, to ensure the public continue to receive a good service.

Significant pressures have been placed on the running of local Healthwatch with COVID-19. You may have changed the way you work, with staff working remotely, and your priorities for the year may have shifted.

Take a look at the things you should think about before doing any online or remote engagement with the public.

Working remotely presents all sorts of challenges, and can feel isolating, but there are lots of ways to work well from home. Find out how.

Find out more about how to run a Healthwatch, including how to meet your legal obligations and exercise powers.

Tell our experts how you think technology could make a difference to your work. Take our survey, find out about our project and help improve how Healthwatch uses digital systems in the future.

Our new Learning and Development Manager explains our plans to help you learn and develop next year. Marianne joined the team at Healthwatch England in September as Learning and Development Manager. Find out more about her role and the plans for the network.