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Change to COVID restrictions across England

From 19 July, restrictions are easing in England but some recommendations will stay as COVID cases are still rising.

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How can we manage hospital waiting lists caused by the pandemic?

NHS services across the UK have faced unprecedented pressures due to COVID.

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YiS Feedback Forum Report

YiS wanted to make sure that the services being offered to young people were aligned with what young people need and delivered in the way young people want.

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Cancer Education UK launches petition to tackle inequalities in healthcare

Cancer Education UK have today launched their campaign to petition for other types of skin coloured prosthetics to be readily available to ethnic minorities

Mental Health Awareness Week 2021

Mental Health Awareness Week 2021

For so many of us, the last year has been tough on our mental health. We know that many people have struggled, and the impact of COVID has affected how people can access the support they need.

Women's health

Women's Health and wellbeing: have your say on how services can be improved.

The Government want to hear views on how women's health and wellbeing in England can be improved. Your response will help to shape the Government's strategy on women's health.

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People living in the poorest areas waiting longer for hospital treatment

The King’s Fund and Healthwatch England jointly call for urgent action to address hospital waiting lists and improve patients’ experience of delays to treatment.

30 September 2021

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Children and young people: what to expect from your healthcare

When babies, children and young people access healthcare, it is important that their experience is as positive as possible.

27 September 2021

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COVID vaccines for 12-15 year olds: how it works

This autumn all children aged 12 to 15 years are being offered the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination.

23 September 2021

Latest reports and publications

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Ashby House Care Home: Enter and View Report

11 October 2021

We carried out an Enter and View visit of Ashby House, a residential...

Board of Trustees Minutes May 2021

13 September 2021

All our Board of Trustees minutes are publicly available. Read the...

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YiS Feedback Forum Report

YiS wanted to make sure that the services being offered to young...

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Annual Report 2020-21

Welcome to our 2020-21 Annual Report. The last year has been unlike...