1. This is my mental health story. What’s yours?

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    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.

  2. Lost for words – improving access to healthcare for ethnic minority communities

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    People with little or no English struggle at all points of their healthcare journey. Our new research shines a light on barriers and delays to care they often experience and calls for equal access for all.

  3. The power of your feedback

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    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.

  4. Maternal mental health: The changes your feedback made possible

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    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.

  5. Primary care recovery plan – what does it mean for you and your loved ones?

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

  6. The challenges neurodivergent people face receiving care

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    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.

  7. People are your partners in care, so involve them in shaping services

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

  8. What homeless people told us about their experience of health and care services

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    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

  9. Barriers and inequalities in cervical screening

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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.

  10. Powerful herbs and spices: 25 alternatives to salt and sugar

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

  11. Costing her family their health - Emma's story

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

  12. The three reasons why the push to increase the role of pharmacies is being undermined

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    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.