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Integrated Care Systems come into force today - 1st July 2022

A total of 42 new Integrated Care Systems (ICS) come into force today

What is the London Care Record and how does it benefit you?

Read more about the London Care Record.

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New NHS waiting times figures – Healthwatch England response

Two-thirds fewer people are waiting more than two years for elective care, new figures have shown. Our national director Louise Ansari highlights that low income, gender and ethnicity affect people’s experience of waiting.

How does the NHS in England work and how is it changing?

Big changes are taking place across the health and care system.

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Healthwatch England's response to Messenger review of NHS leadership

Our national director Louise Ansari responds to General Sir Gordon Messenger and Dame Linda Pollard’s review of health and care leadership.

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Riverside Surgery - Pier Road and Mill Road - telephone number change

Important information about Riverside Surgery Pier Road and Mill Road

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Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities, warns Healthwatch

A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating living costs. We have warned decision-makers that NHS dentistry is in desperate need of reform.

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Healthwatch England chair to step down

Sir Robert Francis QC is stepping down as our Healthwatch chair and from the Care Quality Commission Board.

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British public satisfaction with the NHS lowest in 25 years – Healthwatch England response

More people in England, Scotland and Wales are now dissatisfied (41%) with the NHS than are satisfied for the first time since 2002, according to a report from King’s Fund and Nuffield Trust.

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Autism Acceptance Day - 2nd April

World Autism Acceptance Day on Saturday 2 April. This year marks the 15th annual World Autism Acceptance Day.

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Spring COVID boosters being offered to over 75s and clinically vulnerable

Over 75s and those who are clinically vulnerable will be invited to book an additional COVID booster this week, as the NHS launches its spring booster programme.

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Lost for words – improving access to healthcare for ethnic minority communities

People with little or no English struggle at all points of their healthcare journey. Our new research shines a light on barriers and delays to care they often experience and calls for equal access for all.

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