News and reports

Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week takes place from 23rd-29th May this year. About 13.6 million people in the UK are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes but for many people, there are steps they can take to reduce the risk.

Confused about Long Covid? Find out the common symptoms and how to get support.

Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week is a week long campaign dedicated to talking about mental illness while pregnant or after having a baby.

Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems.

During April and May 2022, the London Borough of Hounslow asked Healthwatch Hounslow to run co-production workshops, to gather insight from residents and stakeholders to inform the design of the new health and wellbeing service.

It's so important that you feel supported as a new parent. Read the article below to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

The Government will end remaining Covid restrictions in England from the 24 February, including the legal requirement to self-isolate, as part of a "Living with Covid" plan.

The aim of this work was to further understand BAME health inequalities in the borough of Hounslow. The findings of this report have led to a series of recommendations made by Healthwatch Hounslow.

Read the report on patient feedback collected between January and March 2022.