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Healthwatch staff member sitting at a desk reading papers
Working with your local Joint Strategic Needs Assessment
Find out more about how the benefits of effectively engaging with your local JSNA
22 May 2019
Guidance
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How to pitch your story to the media
Having your story covered by a local paper or influencer is a great way to reach more people and encourage your community to share their views about local services. Here are some top tips to help you pitch your story.
16 May 2019
How-to
This is a screen shot of the base website to show an example of what it might look like
Using the new Healthwatch website - full guidance
We have worked with the network to develop a new website for local Healthwatch. This guidance covers how to use and manage the different content types within the website.
15 May 2019
Guidance
Local Healthwatch in action at an community event gathering people's experiences.
Purdah guidance (Updated 10 May 2019)
Everything you need to know about how to remain impartial for the duration of the local government elections.
10 May 2019
Guidance
Group of people in a GP waiting room, waiting for their appointment
A guide to Enter and View
Find out more about Healthwatch powers to Enter and View health and care services, including key questions to ask during each stage of the process.
23 April 2019
Guidance
NHS professional standing in front of a Healthwatch sign that says 'talk to us'.
Photography consent form
Good photography is key to help with your communications. It's important that you are gathering consent of anyone in your photos and they understand how the photos may be used. This consent form will help you ensure you...
23 April 2019
Guidance
Healthwatch staff member sitting at a desk reading papers
Working with your local Joint Strategic Needs Assessment
Find out more about how the benefits of effectively engaging with your local JSNA
22 May 2019
Guidance
A stack of newspapers
How to pitch your story to the media
Having your story covered by a local paper or influencer is a great way to reach more people and encourage your community to share their views about local services. Here are some top tips to help you pitch your story.
16 May 2019
How-to
This is a screen shot of the base website to show an example of what it might look like
Using the new Healthwatch website - full guidance
We have worked with the network to develop a new website for local Healthwatch. This guidance covers how to use and manage the different content types within the website.
15 May 2019
Guidance