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Have your say: Adult Social Care Survey for Self-funders
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is inviting people to share their experiences of arranging and paying for adult social care themselves.
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People struggling financially are hardest hit by the shortage of NHS dental appointments
New research from our national partner Healthwatch England finds more people are going private due to NHS dental access issues.
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What do women want from health services?
As the government prepares to refresh the Women Health’s Strategy, our national partner Healthwatch England have shared new findings on women’s top priorities. Read what they say below.
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Healthwatch response to NHS England's letter on corridor care
Our national partners Healthwatch England have responded to NHS England's (NHSE) letter to all trust chief executives to take action on corridor care.
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How will the new GP contract improve the experience at your local practice?
What will the new GP contract mean for your care? And how did our national partner Healthwatch England use your feedback to call for a contract that works for you? Find out below in their latest blog.
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Healthwatch response to the new GP contract
Read our national partner Healthwatch England's response to the government's new contract for GP services below.
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Why support for patients with chronic pain must be improved
Living with chronic pain can limit your ability to live and work, yet it is a reality for millions of people in England. Find out the problems people…
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The hidden wait to be prescribed ADHD medication
People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are facing long waiting times to get their diagnosis. However, our research reveals that…
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What are people telling us about three key community services?
Our insights into people's experiences of using community-based care.
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Latest reports and publications
The state of health and social care in 2026
What does care truly feel like for those receiving it? Our national partner Healthwatch England aim to answer in their new report.
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Our Quarterly Impact & Activity Report: October to December 2025
Our latest Quarterly Impact & Activity Report sets out what people have told us about health and social care services between October and December 2025, how we have engaged with local communities, and the impact this feedback has had on decision-makers and services.
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