1. Are NHS waiting times pushing more people to go private?

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    Record NHS waiting times appear to be increasing the number of people paying for private care, according to a new BBC analysis. Read Healthwatch England's response.

  2. NHS staff industrial action - Healthwatch's response

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    We’ve called on NHS England to support people during any industrial action by staff.

  3. Latest NHS performance figures – our response

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    The latest Emergency Department performance figures show the number of people waiting over 12 hours to be seen have gone down. Yet, still many people are waiting too long for vital NHS care. Read our response.

  4. NHS doctors industrial action - Healthwatch England's response

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    With junior doctors staging a four-day strike, Healthwatch England urge all parties involved to find a resolution.

  5. Thousands of patients to be offered the chance to travel for treatment

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

  6. CQC's State of Care report - our response

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    Care Quality Commission has today published its annual State of Care report, highlighting that a combination of cost-of-living crisis and workforce pressures risks ‘unfair care’ for many people. Read our response.

  7. Open letter to Royal Mail about the delivery of NHS letters

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    Healthwatch and national organisations representing patients and NHS leaders express concerns over Royal Mail plans to delay bulk mail of NHS appointment letters.