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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. -
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Find out the signs and symptoms of monkeypox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine.
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Read our latest blog, which explains what it is like to wait for hospital treatment and then go through two different knee surgeries in Stockport. -
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NHS England has achieved the first milestone in its plan to eliminate backlogs caused by Covid. Read our response. -
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Read the latest newsletter from Healthwatch Stockport. Available online or for you to order a copy. -
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We’ve called on NHS England to support people during any industrial action by staff. -
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Cervical cancer screenings save at least 2,000 lives every year in the UK. Here's what you should expect from your smear test and why these screenings are important. -
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Read the latest newsletter from Healthwatch Stockport. Available online or for you to order a copy. -
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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. -
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With the continuous strain on hospital services, the answers lie in permitting people to stay at home to receive their care. -
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Are you currently on a hospital waiting list? Are you interested in how planned hospital services work? -
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With junior doctors staging a four-day strike, Healthwatch England urge all parties involved to find a resolution. -
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Today we published our 2022-23 annual report which showcases some of the work we have undertaken last year. -
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With the NHS under immense pressure, we look at the impact that waiting for a diagnosis, test, or treatment can have on individuals and some of the potential solutions that might help. -
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Our response to NHS England's announcement on travel options for people facing long waits for care. -
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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. -
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As Remembrance Day approaches, we hear from army veteran Shaun about how long waiting times affected his ability to access NHS care. -
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NHS Industrial action in December 2023 and January 2024 -
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Technology and information are key to managing diabetes: Natalie's story -
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In July last year, we published our findings of experiences you shared about trying to get cancer care. Thanks to this insight, the NHS has simplified their process so people can better understand what to expect. -
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This week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. Our new blog brings together some of the key challenges people have shared about cervical screening with local Healthwatch and outlines the steps we are taking nationally to address those. -
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Measles vaccination rates are at a ten-year low as cases rise nationwide. Find out about measles, who can get the vaccine, and what you can do to stay safe. -
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NHS England has today announced the rollout of ‘Martha’s Rule’ in hospitals across England from April, enabling patients and families to seek an urgent review if their condition deteriorates.
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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. -
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Using experiences of care from over 10 million people collected over the past ten years, we have a bold vision for the NHS in 2030. Find out where we think the NHS should be in six years and how it can get there. -
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Have you or a loved one been recently discharged from hospital? If so, did you receive a package of care? We’d like to hear your experiences; positive or negative at one of our afternoon teas later this month. -
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The Government has launched a consultation on the NHS Constitution, which sets out your rights as an NHS patient. Read why it's important to have your say. -
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The review of the NHS Constitution is a unique opportunity to transform the Constitution into a meaningful contract between government, services, professionals and the public. We'd like it to become the NHS Patient Promise.