A national petition is urging the Government to safeguard Healthwatch’s independence, ensuring we can keep listening to people, speaking up, and holding health and social care services to account.

Learn how your stories have changed care for the better, and the work we’re doing to make sure that the health and social care system puts patients as the key to this.

Are you between 40 and 60? If you’ve had an alcoholic drink in the past two years – even just now and then – we’d value your confidential input. Your experiences will shape future support and awareness.

Healthwatch's latest report examines the unique issues faced by the county's farmers in accessing healthcare, highlighting factors such as time constraints, financial pressures, and rural access issues that often delay or prevent farmers from seeking medical support.

Learn how to get the most from your visit to "the doctors"

If you or your loved ones use GPs and hospitals, dentists, pharmacies, care homes, we want to hear about your experiences. We have the power to make sure NHS leaders and other decision-makers listen to your feedback and improve standards of care.

When it comes to healthcare and accessing the right service or information, it can be a complete maze to navigate. And often filled with jargon.

We've put together some useful articles, to cut through the confusion and put things in plain English for you.