Healthwatch England publish their annual report
See how your feedback has helped decision-makers prioritise what matters most.
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.
