1. Do you need help getting to hospital?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  2. Mount Vernon Cancer Centre

    Report -

    In June 2018, the inpatient services that were being provided by East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, in The Michael Sobell Hospice, were relocated to the nearby Mount Vernon Cancer Centre.

  3. Healthwatch Hillingdon wins national award for improving health and social care

    News -

    Healthwatch Hillingdon was delighted to be announced as a winner at the recent Healthwatch Network Awards 2018.

  4. Healthwatch Hillingdon’s research on discharge from hospital shortlisted for national award

    News -

    Healthwatch Hillingdon is one of 28 Local Healthwatch shortlisted for national awards

  5. NHS Publishes Long-Term Plan

    News -

    The NHS has published its Long Term Plan, and says it will save almost half a million more lives with practical action on killer conditions and investment in world class, cutting edge treatments including genomic tests for every child with cancer.

  6. Healthwatch England responds to report on rising number of complaints about poor hospital discharge

    Response -

    The Parliamentary Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) has reported a 36% increase in the number of investigations linked to people having a poor experience of leaving care.

  7. Healthwatch Hillingdon Statement on the Care Quality Commission Report of The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

    Response -

    The Care Quality Commission has recently published (10th February 2015) the findings of its October 2014 inspection of The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

  8. Healthwatch Hillingdon NHS Long Term Plan Report

    Report -

    Healthwatch Hillingdon has published it’s local report on the NHS Long Term plan, as a result of the #WhatWouldYouDo campaign launched by Healthwatch England.

  9. Speak up to help improve health and social care in Hillingdon

    News -

    Would you like to make a difference in 2020 to the services on offer in our borough? Healthwatch branches across the country are calling on more people to share their views with us.

  10. Plans for new Hillingdon Hospital announced

    News -

    The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has launched a new website dedicated to the plans to deliver a new hospital in Hillingdon in just five years.

  11. What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?

    Advice and Information -

    The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital.

  12. Hillingdon hospital rated as Inadequate by care watchdog

    News -

    Hillingdon Hospital has been rated as Inadequate following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

  13. Phlebotomy Update

    News -

    Read the latest changes to Phlebotomy services in Hillingdon.

  14. We want to hear your experience of using accident and emergency services in Hillingdon

    News -

    Healthwatch Hillingdon and POhWER are conducting a joint online survey to hear about your experiences of using accident and emergency services in Hillingdon.

  15. Annual Report 2021-22

    Report -

    Our annual report tells the story of our work from April 2021 to March 2022.

  16. Industrial action on Monday 23 January

    News -

    A third day of industrial action by ambulance service staff is set to take place from 11am to 11pm on Monday 23 January.

  17. Looking after your health during the Cost of Living crisis.

    Advice and Information -

    The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest.

  18. Annual Report 2022-23

    Report -

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

  19. Annual Report 2018-19

    Report -

    Our annual report tells the story of our work over the past 12 months

  20. Annual Report 2017-18

    Report -

    Read our annual report, telling the story of our work in the year 2017-18

  21. How do people feel about their data being shared by the NHS?

    News -

    From 25th May 2018, you’ll be able to choose how the NHS uses your confidential patient information for reasons other than your individual care. 77% of the public say they are confident in the ability of the NHS to protect their patient data.

  22. Hillingdon residents give their views on opening GP Services 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week.

    News -

    The NHS is looking to increase the number of appointments available for patients and provide access to GP services 8am – 8pm, 7 days per week.

  23. Chair, Stephen Otter leaves Healthwatch Hillingdon

    News -

    It is with great sadness that we announce that Stephen Otter has stepped down as Chair and a Board Member of Healthwatch Hillingdon.

  24. Annual Report 2016-17

    Report -

    We are pleased to publish our Annual Report 2016-17. The report outlines a year where we continued to shine a spotlight upon people’s lived experiences of local care

  25. Annual Report 2015-16

    Report -

    Our 3rd annual report, 'A catalyst for change', outlines our work for the year ending 31st March 2016

  26. Annual Report 2013-14

    Report -

    Our report outlines the first year of local Healthwatch in Hillingdon.

  27. Board Meeting Papers 25/09/19

    Report -

    Board meeting papers for 25/09/19

  28. Board Meeting Papers 26/06/19

    Report -

    Board meeting papers for 26/06/19

  29. Our Complaints Policy

    Report -

    Individuals and organisations have the right to express their views about the performance of Healthwatch Hillingdon and the way in which we conduct our business.

  30. Board Meeting Papers 12/12/19

    Report -

    Board meeting papers for 12/12/19

  31. Annual Report 2019-20

    Report -

    Our annual report tells the story of our work from April 2019 to March 2020.

  32. Healthfest2020 Summary Report

    Report -

    The summary report of Young Healthwatch Hillingdon's Healthfest2020 has been published.

  33. Annual Report 2020-21

    Report -

    Our annual report tells the story of our work from April 2020 to March 2021.

  34. Board Meeting Papers 03/04/20

    Report -

    Board meeting papers for 03/04/20

  35. What is your experience of accessing GP services?

    News -

    According to the 2023 Ipsos GP Patient Survey, overall satisfaction with GPs is declining as patients feel it has become increasingly difficult to access services. We want to hear your experiences and understand your preferences when accessing your GP services.