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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.

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.

Watch a webinar from Diabetes UK which includes a spiritual perspective, advice from a healthcare professional and the lived experience of two people, one of who fasts and one who doesn’t fast.

COVID-19 testing rules have now changed across England. Find out the latest information on where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result.

Between September and November 2021, Healthwatch England submitted a Freedom of Information (FOI) requests to over 200 National Health Service (NHS) provider trusts to gather details on compliance with the Accessible Information Standard.

Find out more about Healthwatch Southwark's Community Health Ambassadors Officer role.

Find out what the public has been telling us about health and social care during February 2022.

Find out more about an opportunity to shape patient experience strategy at Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust.

Find out more about the new role with SE London CCG.

Research shows you are 3 times more likely to quit and stay quit with support. Quit your way today.

Everyone should be given healthcare information in the way they need it. Read an overview of our campaign and find out more about Your Care, Your Way in British Sign Language and Easy Read.

We are working with Royal Borough of Greenwich council to help to improve home care services in the borough.