1. New research shows what it’s like trying to find and access help when you're a carer

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    Healthwatch England's briefing brings together the views and experiences of 5,447 carers from over 27 communities across England.

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

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    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.

  3. COVID-19 Vaccines - Tells us your thoughts

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    With the UK Government awaiting confirmation of COVID-19 vaccines' safety from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), we would like to know what the public's view is on receiving a potential vaccine.

  4. Looking after someone? Know your rights

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    Since the COVID-19 pandemic, it's been estimated that across the UK there are 13.5 million unpaid carers. Many people are unaware of their rights as a carer and, as a result, are not accessing the help and support they are entitled to.

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

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    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.

  6. New research for CQC shows people in Greater London regret not raising concerns about their care – but those who do see improvements

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is calling for people to speak up about their experiences of care.

  7. Healthwatch Hillingdon NHS Long Term Plan Report

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    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.

  8. Advocacy help making a complaint

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    As a Healthwatch, one of our remits is to provide the public with information around making a complaint about NHS services. One of the organisations we signpost people to for further support and guidance around doing this is POhWER

  9. Annual Report 2019-20

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

  10. Annual Report 2021-22

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

  11. How you make a complaint about primary care services is changing

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

  12. What is your experience of accessing GP services?

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    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.