Healthwatch core skills framework 2026/27 This framework will help you see the skills you use in your role, identify any gaps and find the support you need to develop or fine tune them. 1 April 2026 Guidance
Understanding the health and social care system e-learning Check out our e-learning course to help you navigate the health and social care system. We've launched a bespoke new e-learning course for Healthwatch staff which will give you a broad understanding of England's health and care… 26 November 2025 E-learning
Canva templates and assets Useful templates and assets to help you with your digital and traditional marketing activities. 22 May 2025 Guidance
Annual report template 2024 - 25 Download the new annual report template to showcase your best projects and how you have made a difference for local people in the last year. 31 March 2025 Guidance
How to develop a communications strategy Find out the critical ingredients for developing communications strategy and access our communications strategy template. 31 October 2024 Guidance
Guide: Data processing and protection This guidance explains the current data protection law and what this will mean for your local Healthwatch. 17 June 2022 Guidance
Guide: Data processing and protection This guidance explains the current data protection law and what this will mean for your local Healthwatch. 17 June 2022 Guidance
Template: Data protection policy Having a data protection policy is essential. Use our template to make sure you meet data protection legislation. 15 June 2022 Guidance
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. 13 June 2022 Guidance