News and reports

Following recent press reports regarding the potential closure of Healthwatch England as part of broader government organisational changes, we want to assure our communities, partners, and stakeholders that we remain fully committed to supporting the important work of our local Healthwatch teams.

Read our April newsletter, see what the team have been up to and what is happening in your local area.

Read our January newsletter, see what the team have been up to and what is happening in your local area.

The Government and NHS England are asking the public to share their ideas for the next big plan for the NHS.

Read our October newsletter, see what the team have been up to and what is happening in your local area

Lord Darzi’s Independent Investigation of the NHS highlights the NHS's problems but presents a chance for change. Read Healthwatch England's response.

Millions of patients experiencing a mental health crisis can now benefit from support through 111, the NHS.

Starting this September, the NHS will offer vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common cause of coughs and colds which can be dangerous to older people, new-borns and young children. This is in addition to the existing flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.

On August 1st 2024, the British Medical Association announced that GPs across England have voted overwhelmingly (98.3%) in favour of taking collective action, in protest at the limited increase in funding for the 2024/5 contract for GP services in England and the general pressures that GPs face.

Read our July Newsletter, find out what the team have been working on and all the community events we have been attending.
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The Government has launched a consultation on the NHS Constitution, which sets out your
rights as an NHS patient. Read why it's important to have your say.

Why are they building Bracknell Forest Centre For Health ?

To modernise, expand and improve the facilities of existing services in Bracknell Forest to create better services and experiences for patients, service users and health and care staff.