The latest NHS data shows that a record number of people are waiting for care, although the number of people waiting a year or more has fallen slightly. Read the Healthwatch England response.
For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.
COVID-19 is still active, and the vaccine offers the best protection against becoming seriously unwell, having to go to hospital and passing the virus on to others.
More people in England, Scotland and Wales are now dissatisfied (41%) with the NHS than are satisfied for the first time since 2002, according to a report from King’s Fund and Nuffield Trust.
The Care Quality Commission has found that "not enough progress has been made to address their recommendations in the 2020 ‘Out of sight – who cares?’ restraint, segregation, and seclusion review".
Healthwatch England have set out five headline recommendations to help health and care services ensure that people who have communication needs are given their healthcare information in the way they need it.