Latest news and views
Have your say: the NHS 10 Year Health Plan
The government wants to hear the views, experiences and ideas of everyone in England as part of 'the biggest ever conversation about the future of the NHS'. Here's how you can get involved.
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Public’s confusion over ‘right’ to register with an NHS dentist
Almost two decades after the public lost their right to register permanently with an NHS dentist, our new research shows two-thirds believe this right exists. Find out more about our findings and calls for dental reform.
We have published the first-ever research on people’s understanding of NHS dentistry and what they want from the service as the government develops…
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Warm Spaces Directory for Bath & North East Somerset
Warm Spaces are public spaces open to the community to keep warm in winter.
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Update for Autumn/Winter 2024
Welcome to our new seasonal newsletter!
Including updates on
Healthwatch summary and new reports
Information to support you through the colder months
Wellbeing Courses
how to share your views about your…
Including updates on
Healthwatch summary and new reports
Information to support you through the colder months
Wellbeing Courses
how to share your views about your…
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Share your feedback to improve care in your community
‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch to help address health inequalities across England.
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Third of people in England lack confidence they can access critical NHS services
Our new research shows worryingly low public confidence in being able to access NHS services. A third of adults in England lack confidence that they can access timely care, including GP services, mental health support and hospital care. Read the findings…
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July - September 2024 in review
We have been busy for the last few months.
Find out more about who we have spoken to, what people have told us and more.
Find out more about who we have spoken to, what people have told us and more.
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Your September News
Welcome to our September update
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Your August News
Welcome to our August news update !
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Latest reports and publication
Enter and View - John Stacey ward, Paulton Memorial Hospital
We visited John Stacey ward at Paulton Memorial Hospital on 30th October 2024.
Our Enter and View visits are a way that we can gather information about services and collect views of service users, their carers, staff and relatives.
Following on from our visit we have made some recommendations to the service provider based on the feedback we have received and what we observed.
Our Enter and View visits are a way that we can gather information about services and collect views of service users, their carers, staff and relatives.
Following on from our visit we have made some recommendations to the service provider based on the feedback we have received and what we observed.
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The importance of compassionate communication in care
"My Voice Matters" is ensuring the voice of people with diverse lived experiences and backgrounds are heard. We are proud to be able to give the opportunity for seldom heard voices to be heard by providers and wider organisations in their own words.
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