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How accessible is your website?

From 23 September 2020, Government websites must meet new accessibility regulations, although the regulations are unlikely to apply to Healthwatch services, we have looked at the steps you can take to make your online information accessible.

4 September 2020

Healthwatch Week 2 - 6 November 2020

Everything you need to know about Healthwatch Week and the Healthwatch network awards 2020.

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New Healthwatch England Committee member announced

Former GP, Sir John Oldham, joins the independent champion for people who use NHS and social care services.

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Learning from our board governance webinars

Gavin Macgregor, Head of Network Development talks about why good governance and decision-making is important. He also outlines some of the challenges Healthwatch Chairs say they face running a Healthwatch.

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The Quality Framework: How can it help you?

Find out what the quality framework is, how you can get involved, and how it’s being used by local Healthwatch boards and leaders to improve their work.

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Update from Sir Robert Francis: June 2020

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.

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What is the NHS COVID-19 contact tracing app?

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.

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Five challenges Healthwatch board members face

Healthwatch Chairs have been discussing some of the main issues they have faced adapting to the COVID-19 situation over the last few weeks.

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NHS policy on the use of ‘Do Not Attempt to Resuscitate Forms’

Learn more about the NHS policy on “do not attempt to resuscitate” (DNAR) forms and how you can help make sure it is being followed by services.

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Annual Report template published

Use our annual report template to showcase how your work has made a difference to the health and social care services in your area for 2019-20.

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Policy changes that you need to know about during COVID-19

COVID-19 has resulted in many changes across the country. Here are some changes to policy that you should be aware of at Healthwatch if you are to run effectively.

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Your NHS calls for a volunteer army - here's how you can help

Hundreds of thousands of NHS Volunteer Responders have been supporting vulnerable people during the coronavirus pandemic. Here's how your local Healthwatch can help the volunteer efforts against COVID-19.

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