1. Referrals and your right to choose

    Advice and Information -

    Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how.

  2. Calling all women! Take part in NHS research

    News -

    If you have lived, personal experience of health conditions including PCOS or endometriosis, you could play a vital role in NHS Confederation research.

  3. What homeless people told us about their experience of health and care services

    News -

    Homeless people have worse mental and physical health than the general population. Healthwatch England have carried out research that shows the issues facing homeless people when they try to access the health and social care they need.

  4. Improving the wait for cancer care

    News -

    In July last year, Healthwatch England (HWE) published their findings of experiences you shared about trying to get cancer care. Thanks to this insight, the NHS has simplified their process so people can better understand what to expect.

  5. We've been shortlisted for improving care for D/deaf residents

    News -

    We are proud to announce that we’ve been shortlisted for a national award for our work helping to improve care for local people.

  6. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

    News -

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

  7. Enter and View: Blakelands Hospital

    Report -

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

  8. Waiting times at Milton Keynes University Hospital

    News -

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

  9. New video guides help autistic people prepare for health and social care appointments

    Advice and Information -

    Autistic people in Milton Keynes can now get a better understanding of what to expect from screening appointments and other common NHS experiences, thanks to videos produced by Autism Bedfordshire.

  10. Deaf awareness Week 2024

    News -

    Deaf Awareness Week 2024 takes place between 6-12 May.