News and reports

Healthwatch England's self-selecting survey of nearly 1,400 trans and non-binary adults highlights that only 53% rate their GP practice as good for general care.

In previous weeks, we’ve been updating you about the future of Healthwatch, whilst it is concerning and sad news, that the Government may eventually bring Healthwatch to a close, we want to emphasise that we are still here for you.

Are you a refugee or seeking asylum in England? Learn about how to access NHS care and what services you’re entitled to.

Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up is published every week. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport.

NHS England has published the long-awaited update to the Accessible Information Standard (AIS). Read our response.

The latest Review of Patient Safety Across the Health and Care Landscape, commissioned by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and run by Dr Penny Dash, has been published.

Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up is published every week. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport.

Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up is published every week. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport.

Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up is published every week. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport.

The way repeat prescriptions are ordered is changing and we are starting to see these changes in Stockport. For patients who are able to, this means that instead of their local pharmacy ordering their prescriptions for them, they will need to request medication directly from their GP practice.

Today we published our 2024 - 2025 annual report which showcases some of the work we have undertaken last year.

Healthwatch Stockport is deeply concerned and disappointed by Saturday’s Government announcement that Healthwatch, the independent champion for people who use health and social care services in England, is to be closed. Healthwatch England and Local Healthwatch across the country will be affected by this national decision.