Healthwatch England publish their annual report
See how your feedback has helped decision-makers prioritise what matters most.
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The annual report highlights the positive changes that happen because people like you have stepped forward to have your say. Here are some of the differences made:
- Explored vaccine confidence with people from different backgrounds.
- Highlighted the negative impact poor NHS admin can have.
- Helped the Government update key hospital discharge guidance to put patient safety first.
- Raised public concerns about how the NHS collects and uses patient data.
- Pushed for improvements to non-emergency patient transport services.
- Called for an urgent response to hospital waiting lists, and better interim communication.
- Warned that improvements to NHS dentistry are too slow, leaving thousands in pain.
- Uncovered that only a third of NHS Trusts fully comply with their duty to help patients with sensory impairments and learning disabilities.
- Campaigned for everyone to be given healthcare information in a way they understand.
Restoring confidence and building the health and care system we all want will not be easy. But, if NHS and social care decision-makers work with communities and put people’s voices at the heart of work to improve care, I believe that together we can. And this is where Healthwatch can play a vital role.