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Impact self-assessment sheet
Take an hour to review your approach to outcomes and impact with our new easy to use checklist.
13 September 2021
Guidance
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How to collect demographic data
Discover why it’s important to collect demographic data and how and when to collect it. The resource also contains ideas about how you can support your staff and volunteers to collect demographic data.
8 September 2021
Guidance
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NHS waiting times campaign toolkit
Download communications assets and templates to support the launch of our national survey on people's experiences of waiting for hospital treatment as a result of the pandemic.
31 August 2021
Guidance
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How to carry out quantitative data analysis
Find out how to carry out quantitative data analysis, different methods you can use and our top tips for data visualisation.
26 August 2021
Guidance
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Healthwatch brand messaging guidance
Use our new brand messaging guide, which includes a strap line, tone of voice, handy marketing messages for different audiences. There's also descriptors for your local Healthwatch and a style guide.
17 August 2021
Guidance
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A guide to social media platforms
With over 50 million users in the UK, social media is a great way to promote your Healthwatch, answer questions from the public and seek feedback on services. Find out how to build engagement and get the most out of each platform.
2 August 2021
Guidance
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Developing effective recommendations
Find out how to make effective recommendations that help achieve change and how to make them stick in our guidance.
27 July 2021
Guidance
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Writing up your research or engagement findings into a report
Evidence that is clearly communicated in an engaging way is more likely to be acted upon. Find out how best to present your findings and encourage action.
27 July 2021
Guidance
Guidance: Keeping staff, volunteers and the public safe when COVID-19 restrictions are lifted
The Government will lift most COVID-19 restrictions in England on 19 July 2021. As you return to offices and restart face-to-face engagement, this guidance sets out steps you can take to keep people safe and protect our brand.
16 July 2021
Guidance
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Risk and crisis communication plan
Take a look at this example of a risk and crisis communication plan and find out how to write your own.
15 July 2021
Guidance
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Health and care bill - what it means for you
Find out what is included in the Health and Social Care Bill and how the changes will affect you.
14 July 2021
Guidance
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The essentials to project planning
Find out how this resource will help you and your team deliver on projects with successful outcomes – from start to finish!
8 July 2021
Guidance