News and reports

The NHS’s plans to better use data held by GPs to support planning services and research has sparked a lot of discussion in recent weeks. Healthwatch England have been sharing your views to help shape the debate.

The Government has recently updated national hospital discharge guidance, taking on board our key recommendations. Take a look at what the improvements mean for you.

We conducted a Community Insight System (CIS) research project, analysing the views and experiences of 580 residents in Tower Hamlets who were/are living with a long-term condition/disability.

Thousands of people shared their experiences of the Covid-19 vaccine with Healthwatch England. Find out what you told them and how they made sure your views were heard.

In partnership with Healthwatch and National Voices, new findings from The King's Fund highlight the critical role of administration in how people experience care.

Healthwatch England's new report explores people's experiences of digital and remote healthcare and sets out five principles for post-COVID-19 care to ensure no one is left behind.

Healthwatch England has joined forces with Traverse to explore vaccination confidence among people from African, Bangladeshi, Caribbean and Pakistani backgrounds living in the UK.

New data indicates the dental crisis shows no signs of slowing, with four in five people (80%) struggling to access timely care during the last COVID-19 lockdown.

NHS England has issued new guidance to GP practices across the country on facilitating more face-to-face appointments for patients.

A Community Insight System (CIS) Trend Analysis Report and Dashboard Report showing resident's experiences and overall sentiment of GP services from the 1st January 2020 - 31st December 2020.

A Community Insight System (CIS) Trend Analysis Report showing the overall sentiment of how people feel about their health, care and community services in Tower Hamlets from the 1st January 2020 - 31st December 2020.

A Community Insight System (CIS) Trend Analysis Report and Dashboard Report showing 225 resident's experiences and overall sentiment for Royal London Hospital's services from the 1st January 2020 - 31st December 2020.