News and reports

The NHS offers support for people on low incomes to help with care costs. We look at how easy it is to access this help and how it can be improved.

William Pett, our Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Research reports that people welcome the launch of Pharmacy First. To harness the potential of community pharmacies, healthcare leaders need to address access barriers.

Emma can't afford dental care for their children. Because of stories like hers, we're calling for reform of NHS dentistry.

Herbs and spices can liven up your food and add variety. They are also better for your heart health than salt and sugar.

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.

Homeless people have worse mental and physical health than the general population. Our research shows issues with access to the health and social care they need

Chris McCann, Director of Communications Insight and Campaigns at Healthwatch England, explains the role people can play in improving health outcomes in their communities.

Neurodiversity is a word used to describe the different thinking styles that affect how people communicate with the world around them. It includes dyslexia, autism, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Tourette's Syndrome and more. Neurodivergent people encounter challenges accessing services which meet their needs.

NHS England has recently published its "Delivery plan for recovering access to primary care". We outline what the planned changes will mean for you.

Your experiences of maternal mental health care continue to shape NHS services, with NHS England recently announcing improvements to maternity and neo-natal services. Over the coming weeks, we will be sharing stories from new mothers to highlight the importance of delivering on those plans.

It's easy to think that the feedback you give us doesn't make a difference. We want to show you how this isn't the case.

Jo lives with mental health challenges, including depression and borderline personality disorder. They share their story of waiting for the right support and explain how the NHS could improve their life.