News and reports

New research shows that many NHS trusts are not meeting their legal duty to help people with additional communication needs.

It's so important that you feel supported as a new parent. Read the article below to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

Read the report on Blood Pressure Monitoring @ Home programme that Healthwatch Hammersmith & Fulham co-produced with Healthwatch England and four other local Healthwatches.

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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.

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

People aged 56 and over 60 year olds are encouraged to participate in bowel screening as part of the National Age Extension Campaign for bowel screening.

Being diagnosed with dementia can be a big shock, and it can be hard to know what to do next. Take a look at our guide to find out what support you should receive.

Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to.

For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.

Following a review of safety at the vacant Samaritan Hospital, adjacent to the Western Eye Hospital, at the end of November 2021 the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust took the precaution of immediately relocating some services from the Western Eye while more detailed investigations took place.

Using patient feedback from all Healthwatches in England including Healthwatch Hammersmith and Fulham, Healthwatch England has shared with Government the issues that should be included in the objectives for the NHS for the year ahead. Read the recommendations.