Advice and Information

Find out what's working and what could be better regarding people's right to choose where they receive treatment.

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

With more and more appointments happening online, Healthwatch England has put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

Did you take a moment to pause and reflect on Mental Health Day?
If not, we encourage you to do so!

Healthwatch's response to NHS England's announcement on travel options for people facing long waits for care.

Chris McCann, Director of Communications Insight and Campaigns at Healthwatch England, explains the role people can play in improving health outcomes in their communities.

We share the key trends in what people from different ethnic minority groups are telling us, and propose steps the NHS can take towards equity in care.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by seasonal changes.
One in twenty people in the UK are diagnosed with the condition, with men more likely to be diagnosed with SAD than women.

If you or a loved one has recently been discharged from hospital, we want to hear about your experience.

The statutory inquiry into how nurse Lucy Letby was able to murder seven babies is likely to result in lessons that the wider NHS needs to act on. One of the questions it will need to explore is how the NHS can tackle the culture of denial and secrecy that often lies at the heart of tragic scandals.

We have welcomed the introduction of Martha's rule for hospital patients.

Our new research shows worryingly low public confidence in being able to access NHS services. A third of adults in England lack confidence that they can access timely care, including GP services, mental health support and hospital care. Read the findings and our calls to action.