News and reports

As the government prepares to refresh the Women Health’s Strategy, Healthwatch England share new findings on women’s top priorities.

What will the new GP contract mean for your care? And how did we use your feedback to call for a contract that works for you?

Read Healthwatch England's response to the government's new contract for GP services.

The Government has opened a consultation on the creation of a new national NHS trust, NHS Online, and local Healthwatch are playing a key role. Our webinar and discussions have already highlighted important issues like patient access, digital inclusion, workforce flexibility, and safe care. Find out how your voice can help shape this new service and see the full themes and responses.

Read all about the project work, activity, impact and engagement of the Healthwatch Team.

People have told us that weight loss drugs are transformative, but that there are problems accessing them on the NHS, especially since they were made available via GPs last June.

One in seven patients who have been referred by their GP are stuck waiting for specialist care due to GP referrals being delayed, lost, or rejected.

When it's hard to find an NHS dentist, many people turn to urgent dental care to treat routine problems.

Read all about the project work, activity, impact and engagement of the Healthwatch Team.

New Countywide Charter Launched on World Homeless Day

Community Health Champions Project Report, a pilot initiative delivered across Herefordshire with the support of the NHS Research Engagement Network.

Life & Health in Herefordshire Gypsy, Roma & Traveller Communities, a report produced through the Core20Plus Connectors Programme.