Annual report template 2025 - 26 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. 10 April 2026 Guidance
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
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
Working with community researchers to achieve change for people Resources to help you understand how you can use a community researcher approach to engage seldom-heard groups and conduct inclusive research. 16 January 2026 Guidance
Minimising bias and getting a good sample for your research Our revised guidance shows you how to minimise bias in your research, so that you can report fair findings in an objective way. 16 January 2026 Guidance
Working with partners and maintaining Healthwatch independence Find out the things you need to consider when working with partners on research projects. 16 January 2026 Guidance