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healthwatch.co.uk/have-your-say
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Missed our blog on neighbourhood health? Plans to deliver more care within communities could transform the way people get care, but what's needed to make it work? Learn more: bit.ly/4eJhE7c
What could neighbourhood health look like? We outline six key principles in our latest blog.

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Neighbourhood health, which provides more care in local communities and brings services together around people’s needs, could transform the way care is delivered. Learn more about the six principles that neighbourhood health needs to focus on: bit.ly/4eJhE7c
What could neighbourhood health look like? We outline six key principles in our latest blog.

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People waiting for an ADHD assessment can face long waits and difficulties getting the care they need. This ADHD Awareness Month, read Anita's experience of getting ADHD care: bit.ly/4ubyPUI
“Maybe life would have been easier if I’d been diagnosed and started treatment earlier. But we can’t look backwards and can only go forward.” — Anita on her experience of accessing ADHD treatment

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Sign up to the Healthwatch newsletter for the latest news, research, insights and updates on what matters to people across health and social care: mailchi.mp/healthwatch/newss…
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What factors are preventing people who have cardiovascular disease from getting the support they need to live well? What can be done to improve their care? Read our latest research insight to learn more. healthwatch.co.uk/blog/2026-…
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Our latest research unpacks the care experiences of people living with cardiovascular disease – from diagnosis to treatment, monitoring and support to live well. It also sets out what can be done to improve the care they need. healthwatch.co.uk/blog/2026-…
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Better GP access means more than faster appointments. Our new blog explores why GP practices should offer a wider range of appointment options that work for patients. bit.ly/4y4W2sU
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HW Northumberland
@HWNlandOct 5
Healthwatch England would like to hear your experiences of being discharged from hospital. If you or someone you support has been in hospital in the last 12 months and experienced a difficult discharge process, please share your thoughts before Friday 9 October: bit.ly/HospitalDischarge26
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Healthwatch Rutland@HWRutlandOct 6
Was the right support in place when you left hospital? If you've stayed in hospital overnight in the last 12 months, we want to know what it was like when you were discharged. Tell us more by clicking on the link: smartsurvey.co.uk/s/hwehospi…
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Healthwatch Derbyshire@HWDerbyshireOct 6
Last few days! If you had issues when being discharged from hospital over the last year, tell us about it. Did you feel properly informed about what was going on? Could things have been done differently? Share your experience before Friday 9th Oct: bit.ly/4xlHRA6
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Healthwatch Dorset
@HwatchDorsetOct 6
How has delayed hospital discharge affected you? We want to learn more, so we can help people get the support they need to continue their recovery at home. Take our survey to tell us about your experience before 9 October. smartsurvey.co.uk/s/hwehospi…
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Healthwatch England wants to understand what happens when people leave hospital—and what could be done differently. If you or someone you care for has been discharged from hospital in the past year, share your experience with us: smartsurvey.co.uk/s/hwehospi…

Survey: Delayed or Difficult Hospital Discharge

Please take the time to complete our survey. Your feedback is important.

smartsurvey.co.uk
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HW Sunderland@HWSunderlandOct 9
World Mental Health Day on 10th October highlights the importance of discussing mental health. Don't let fear prevent these crucial conversations. For tips on how to talk and listen effectively about mental health, click here: bit.ly/4AL1tjt.
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Today is your LAST CHANCE to tell us what happened when your hospital discharge didn't go well, or took longer than it needed to. By sharing, you help us to highlight what would make hospital discharge better. Tell us your story via the link below. bit.ly/4qolIyr
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Our new research shows that choice remains one of the weakest aspects of the GP experience. Read the key findings and actions for the NHS: bit.ly/4y4W2sU
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NHS
@NHSukOct 7
When you stop smoking you’ll almost immediately begin to experience the health benefits. Join the thousands of people in #Stoptober making the best decision for their health. Quit smoking today – it's never too late. ➡️ nhs.uk/better-health/quit-sm…
Illustration of no smoking icon. The text reads 'Smoking. Here's what happens when you quit for good.' The NHS logo is in the top right corner.

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Top half: illustration of a pair of lungs. The text reads 'After 8 hours. Your oxygen levels are recovering, and the harmful carbon monoxide level in your blood will have reduced by half.' Bottom half: illustration of a woman with lines representing fresh air near her nose and mouth. The text reads 'After 72 hours. If you notice that breathing feels easier, it's because the tubes in your lungs have started to relax. Also your energy will be increasing.' The NHS logo is in the top right corner.

ALT Top half: illustration of a pair of lungs. The text reads 'After 8 hours. Your oxygen levels are recovering, and the harmful carbon monoxide level in your blood will have reduced by half.' Bottom half: illustration of a woman with lines representing fresh air near her nose and mouth. The text reads 'After 72 hours. If you notice that breathing feels easier, it's because the tubes in your lungs have started to relax. Also your energy will be increasing.' The NHS logo is in the top right corner.

Top half: illustration of a woman with a hula hoop. The text reads 'After 2-12 weeks. Your circulation will have improved, making physical activity easier.' Bottom half: illustration of a man with lines representing fresh air near his nose and mouth. The text reads 'After 3-9 months. Any coughs, wheezing or breathing problems will be improving as your lung function increases by up to 10%.' The NHS logo is in the top right corner.

ALT Top half: illustration of a woman with a hula hoop. The text reads 'After 2-12 weeks. Your circulation will have improved, making physical activity easier.' Bottom half: illustration of a man with lines representing fresh air near his nose and mouth. The text reads 'After 3-9 months. Any coughs, wheezing or breathing problems will be improving as your lung function increases by up to 10%.' The NHS logo is in the top right corner.

Illustration of a woman in a yoga pose, with lines representing fresh air near her face. The text reads 'Your risk of heart attack will have halved compared with a smoker's.' The NHS logo is in the top right corner.

ALT Illustration of a woman in a yoga pose, with lines representing fresh air near her face. The text reads 'Your risk of heart attack will have halved compared with a smoker's.' The NHS logo is in the top right corner.

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Our survey on hospital discharge closes soon, so this is your last chance to share your experience. By sharing, you help us to highlight what would make hospital discharge better. Tell us your story via the link below. bit.ly/4qolIyr
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Most people are happy with how they get in touch with their GP, but more needs to be done to understand the barriers that still exist for some, and ensure everyone can access GP care when they need to. Read our latest insights into GP access via Pulse. pulsetoday.co.uk/news/clinic…

ICBs must use data and patient feedback to improve GP access, says Healthwatch

ICBs should use access data and patient feedback to understand which patient groups face greater barriers to contact their GP practice.

pulsetoday.co.uk
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New figures show NHS dental teams delivered more treatment across England last year. But what does this really mean for people's access to care? Our new blog reveals more: bit.ly/4hysk9m
What lies behind the latest stats on NHS dental care?

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Were you discharged from the hospital in the last 12 months? Did it take longer for you to leave than it should have? We want to learn what happened – and what could have gone better. Take our survey to tell us more. smartsurvey.co.uk/s/hwehospi…
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