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Martha’s Rule gives hospital patients, families and carers a way to raise urgent concerns if they feel a patient’s condition is getting worse and those concerns are not being recognised or acted upon.

The Liberal Democrats have spoken out against the abolition of local Healthwatch. The party has warned that Andy Burnham risks overseeing another Mid-Staffs-scale scandal

How does the Hong Kong BN(O) community engage with health and care research, and what supports meaningful involvement?

Young people with lived experience of self-harm, carers, and professionals told Healthwatch Bath and North East Somerset about the barriers that people face when trying to access care.

137 people shared their feedback with Healthwatch North Somerset. They heard what the Minor Injury Unit is doing well, and what could be improved.

119 people who had attended or visited Weston General Hospital shared their feedback with Healthwatch North Somerset.

This report shares what young people told Healthwatch Gloucestershire about how social media, physical activity, and vaping affect their mental health.

Parent carers play a crucial but often unrecognised role in supporting their children with additional needs.

Young women, girls, and gender-diverse young people across Gloucestershire shared their experiences of autism and ADHD with us.

Some people are less likely to attend an NHS Health Check, despite the service helping to identify early signs of serious health conditions and reduce future risk. Healthwatch Bath and North East Somerset heard from people across the local area.

Good communication is essential for safe and good quality care in hospital. Healthwatch Bath and North East Somerset heard about people’s experiences.

Residents at His Majesty’s Prison Leyhill, which is a Category D prison holding people who are preparing to return to the community, told Healthwatch Bristol about their experiences of mental health care.