Resources

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.

Having a common way of classifying information enables us to improve how we analyse information locally and nationally. Find out about the new taxonomy and what you need to do to start using it.

Are you using Smart Survey? Read our guidance to help you get started.

We have designed this template data sharing agreement to support local Healthwatch to share data across an Integrated Care System with other local Healthwatch partners.

Data protection legislation requires you to explain to people how you will use their data. Download our templates to help you when engaging people on the phone or face-to-face.

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

Having a data protection policy is essential. Use our template to make sure you meet data protection legislation.

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.

The Case for support guidance will help you show the value of Healthwatch to your ICS and have conversations about resourcing work.

Use our template Memorandum of Understanding to create a joint agreement on how you and your ICS will formally work together.

How can you work with partners to tackle health inequalities? We spoke to Healthwatch Islington about how they make their partnership work and the impact it's had.

Take our online course to learn about the essentials of project planning, including developing, planning, delivering and evaluating your project.