News and reports

With a record number of patients stuck in A&E, Healthwatch England CEO Louise Ansari wants to see a longer-term plan to improve conditions in which people wait for life-saving care. This should include real-time monitoring and reporting on patient experience.

Under a new plan published on 7th February, people will benefit from millions more NHS dental appointments over the next year. Read our response.

In south east London, children are usually offered their first MMR vaccine at 1 year old and the second at 18 months which provides lifelong protection.

New data published by Place2Be to launch Children's Mental Health Week 2024 has revealed that schoolwork and exams is the top worry for children and young people. We’ve shared some tips on how to support children and young people with worries around schoolwork and exams.

Healthwatch Greenwich, a health and social care champion, was assessed against six quality areas and proved to excel in all aspects of working with its volunteers.

Children’s Mental Health Week is happening from the 5th to 11th February, and this year’s theme is ‘My Voice Matters’.

New unit to help get LGT patients home and avoid hospital admission.

Research suggests that Muslims face some of the greatest mental health inequalities, yet too many encounter significant barriers to support.

Communities across England have made it clear that NHS dentistry needs to be fixed – so it’s affordable and accessible. Read more about our evidence and what changes we’re calling for the NHS and Government to make.

Read and download the full report at the end of this page.

Read and download the full report at the end of this page.

Patients in England will be able to get treatment for seven common conditions at their high street pharmacy from today without needing to see a GP, as part of a major transformation in the way the NHS delivers care.