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Guide: Data processing and protection

This guidance explains the current data protection law and what this will mean for your local Healthwatch.

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How to complete our annual local Healthwatch survey

To ensure we give you the right support, please fill in the Annual Survey and tell us how things work on the ground for you and the constraints you face locally.

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Getting started with the Healthwatch brand

Everything you need to get started with the Healthwatch brand. Download our handy messaging cheat sheet, strapline, tone of voice, local Healthwatch descriptors, and visual guidelines.

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Equality, diversity and inclusion network survey prompts

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.

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Support our campaign: Your care your way

Use our campaign toolkit to help make sure more people are given healthcare information in the way they need it.

Find out about 'Your Care, Your Way' and download the resources you need to run your own campaigns.

15 February 2022

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How to develop a communications strategy

Find out the critical ingredients for developing communications strategy and then apply and review the approach you have chosen.

26 October 2020

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How to use the analysis tools in Smart Survey

If you are using Smart Survey to collect data, this course will help you understand and use the different analysis tools within the platform.

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Creating your own Theory of Change

Create your own Theory of Change using this easy to follow template that includes step by step instructions to help you.

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How to design a survey

Surveys are a powerful research tool, and designing them well is critical to their success. Find out everything you need to know about designing an excellent survey.