News and reports

‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch and the Care Quality Commission, addresses health inequalities across England.

The cost of living remains a barrier to health, particularly for people on low incomes, living in rural areas and those requiring dental care.

Women in England can now get a first prescription of the pill and repeat orders without having to see a GP, in a move that makes access to free contraception even more convenient.

Our reflections on the findings of the King's Fund's latest report on the state of adult social care.

Local pharmacies are offering people over the age of 40 to get a free blood pressure check

Gathering your views to inform the decision makers in our NHS what really matters and needs to change.

Local views and helpful suggestions as to how things needs to improve

Read our response to the increase in fees for NHS dental care

As part of the dental recovery plan, dental practices will benefit from extra cash for taking on new NHS patients from today, Friday 1 March, to improve access. Read our response.

Healthwatch England and national organisations representing patients and NHS leaders express concerns over Royal Mail plans to delay bulk mail of NHS appointment letters.

NHS England has today announced the rollout of ‘Martha’s Rule’ in hospitals across England from April, enabling patients and families to seek an urgent review if their condition deteriorates.

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