News and reports

Recent BBC figures show that waiting times at Milton Keynes University Hospital are the longest in England.

We carried out an Enter and View visit of Blakelands Hospital. Here are our findings and recommendations.

How can I get the most out of my next visit to the dentist? Take a look at our tips to help you prepare for your appointment and make sure you understand your treatment and how much it will cost.

Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most of your GP appointment.

We've been commended at the National Healthwatch Impact Awards this week for helping to improve care for local D/deaf people.

Have you seen your GP, or tried to make an appointment, in the last 12 months? If so, we'd like to hear about it.

Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need.

‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch, aims to help address health inequalities across England.

The new Pharmacy First scheme means your local pharmacy can treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know.

Under a new plan published this week, it's hoped that people will start to benefit from more NHS dental appointments over the next year.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer for men: 1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer. If you’re over 50, or you’re black, or your Dad or brother had it, you’re at even higher risk. More than 10,000 men die from prostate cancer every year in England.

We carried out an Enter and View visit of Devon Lodge care home. Here are our findings and recommendations.