Industrial action by Resident Doctors, will take place from Tuesday 7th to Monday 13th April 2026. The NHS is asking patients to choose services appropriately during industrial action and take simple steps to help ensure care is available to patients who need it most.
Everyone experiences bereavement differently. In this podcast series, New Dialogue Engagement Officer Scott speaks to adults with autism and ADHD about their personal experiences of grief.
Healthwatch Kingston champions better standards of care in socially funded health and social care services. This report presents the findings of the Healthwatch Kingston's Authorised Representatives’ visit to HF Trust Thetford Road. Thetford Road is situated in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames (RBK) and is one of a range of homes across the country run by HF Trust that support people with learning disabilities.
There is currently an outbreak of meningococcal disease (MenB), which can lead to meningitis, in Kent. The overall risk of MenB to people outside the Kent area remains low. It is important to act quickly if you or someone you know is showing symptoms of meningitis.
New findings from local Healthwatch illustrate both the opportunities and risks associated with the NHS’s rapid shift toward digital first models, especially alongside proposals to transition independent feedback functions into NHS structures.
This report examines people's experiences of using the NHS App and considers policy options for decision makers to protect patient choice and the accessibility of communication services.
A new report from The King's Fund examines what has worked well and what the challenges have been for Healthwatch. The report finds that key strengths lie in the independence, ‘hub and spoke’ structure and community based insights of Healthwatch.
The earlier ovarian cancer can be diagnosed, the easier it is to treat, but because the symptoms are common and misdiagnosed, ovarian cancer is often diagnosed late. Symptoms awareness saves lives – so let’s shout about them together.