News and reports

The NHS and Department of Health & Social Care are seeking the views and experiences of patients to help shape a new 10 Year Health Plan for England.

Earlier this year, the NHS launched a major transformation to try and make it easier for patients to access the care they need. 

The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP.

Papers for our Healthwatch Hillingdon board meeting on the 30th August, 2024

Our annual report tells the story of our work from April 2023 to March 2024.

According to NHS England in 2023, 1 in 5 children and young people had a probable mental health disorder. We would like to hear your thoughts and experiences around mental health.

The NHS published their primary care recovery plan last May, and thanks to many of you sharing your feedback about your experiences, Healthwatch England has ensured it promised lots of changes.

From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in your record and how to access it.

The health and care policy landscape is constantly evolving. The language used to describe it changes with it. The King's Fund has posted a jargon buster which clarifies the concepts and terms frequently used in health and care policy.

According to the 2023 Ipsos GP Patient Survey, overall satisfaction with GPs is declining, as patients report increasing difficulty accessing services. We are gathering community insights to understand residents' experiences and preferences regarding access to GP services. Your feedback will help shape future recommendations.

Hillingdon Council are supporting a series of Warm Welcome Centres around the borough throughout the winter.

Our annual report tells the story of our work from April 2022 to March 2023.

On the 1st July 2023, the complaints process for primary care services is changing.