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Men would come forward for prostate cancer screening
Most men would attend testing if the government introduced a national screening programme for prostate cancer, according to new research from our national partner's Healthwatch England. Read their latest blog below.
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Patient Confusion as COVID-19 Booster Eligibility Tightens
Pharmacists in England say they are facing "major issues" with large numbers of patients booking appointments for Covid jabs only to find they are no longer eligible.
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Government Unveils Plan for 'NHS Online': A New Digital Hospital to Cut Waiting Lists
This new service is set to begin operating in 2027 and aims to deliver up to 8.5 million extra NHS appointments in its first three years.
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Breaking down NHS waiting lists to tackle inequalities
Thanks to your feedback, our national partners Healthwatch England have advocated for NHS England to publish better data to highlight and address inequalities in people’s experience of waiting for NHS treatment. Read their blog below.
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What are people telling us about prevention and early intervention?
Action by health services to help prevent illness and disease or spot conditions early is crucial. But how easy do people find it to get this kind of help so that opportunities to prevent ill health are not missed? Find out in the blog below from our…
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NHS England to introduce Jess's rule for GP patients - Healthwatch response
Our national partner's Healthwatch England have welcomed the introduction of Jess's rule for GP patients to help improve patient safety.
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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

Healthwatch Quarterly Impact & Activity Report: April to June 2025
This report details our key activities for the last quarter, including how we have engaged with the public, a summary of the feedback we have collected, our reports, recommendations and any outcomes or impact made.
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What trans and non-binary people told us about GP care
Latest research shows the barriers that trans and non-binary people face when seeking care.
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