1. Healthwatch England Annual Report 2020-2021

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    The nation’s health faces enormous challenges. Find out in Healthwatch England's Annual Report to Parliament how your feedback has helped NHS and social care services improve care and its plans for the future.

  2. View from the Chair: Peter Smith gives his views on the current health and social care landscape

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    As we continue to support the community’s health and social care and provide a listening ear for people, our Chair Peter Smith gives his views on the local health and social care landscape, and the need for renewed enthusiasm over the next 12 months.

  3. Your care, your way – Join Healthwatch’s new campaign

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    Clear, understandable information is important to help you make the right health and care decisions. Join our campaign and have your say on what needs to change.

  4. Accessible Information Standard – Healthwatch England recommendations

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    As part of our 'Your Care, Your Way' campaign, we have set out five headline recommendations to help health and care services ensure that people who have communication needs are given their healthcare information in the way they need it.

  5. The Accessible Information Standard – what you can expect from services

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    The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.

  6. Community Mental Health Needs Report: A Public Engagement (July-Dec 2021)

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    Following research in 2020 and 2021 into the impact of Covid-19 on mental health and wellbeing and mental health support services, Healthwatch Stockton-on-Tees engaged further with the public to seek their views and experiences over the past year.

  7. Annual Report 2021 - 2022

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    Find out our highlights from 2021-22, including who we engaged with, our focus areas and our impacts.

  8. We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen

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    Healthwatch England Chair and National Director respond to the death of Queen Elizabeth II

  9. Healthwatch England response to government’s plans on GP access

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    The government has announced its plans to improve access to GPs, including same-day appointments for those that need them. Read on for the Healthwatch England response.