1. How can the NHS improve care for autistic people or people with a learning disability?

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    Share your views to help improve support for people with a learning disability or autism in your area.

  2. Three ways the NHS can help autistic people or people with learning disabilities have a say

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    Healthwatch volunteer June thinks services should support autistic people or people with a learning disability to share their feedback. Take a look at her top tips.

  3. The Children and Families Act: five years on

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    We take a look at the work Healthwatch have been doing with young people, and their families, to find out how health and education services are working together for people with additional needs.

  4. More focus needed on how people travel to and from NHS services

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    Together with two leading charities, we are raising awareness of the issues people facing travelling to and from NHS services. We will be working with NHS England to support their new national review of the links between the NHS and local transport.

  5. What do people think of autism services for children and young people?

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    There are around half a million people in England on the autism spectrum.

  6. Four ways your views are helping to improve care for people with autism

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    Around 700,000 people in the UK are autistic and it's vital that health services meet their needs. Here's four ways your views have been making sure people with autism are listened to.

  7. Faster diagnosis for those with autism

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    Autism diagnosis waiting times was the top complaint received at Cheshire East Clinical Commissioning Group. The local Healthwatch listened to over 200 carers to find out more about their experiences.

  8. Volunteer shares experiences of Asperger’s Syndrome to encourage young people to speak up

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    A 24-year-old woman in Dorset has been leading the charge in helping health and care services in the county understand the issues affecting young people.

  9. What have people been telling us: July - September 2019

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    Find out what the public has been telling us about health and social care from July to September this year.

    This briefing also looks at emerging themes across services and examines what people have been telling us about support for incontinence.

  10. Six ways we can improve services for people with autism

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    For most people, going to the doctor or dentist is a routine experience. However, if you have autism, accessing health and care support can be a difficult and stressful experience.

  11. Every Voice Matters - our Annual Report to Parliament 2015-16

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    Published today, Every Voice Matters, our Annual Report to Parliament 2015-16, outlines how together we are putting people at the heart of care.

  12. Autism services for children and young people - findings from the Healthwatch network

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    Our new report highlights the four most common issues that people have told local Healthwatch they want to see improve.

  13. An open letter to NHS England to improve the Accessible Information Standard

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    We have written a letter to NHS England to express our disappointment at the lack of progress in reviewing the legally-binding Accessible Information Standard.

  14. Self advocacy success as breast screening recall letters available in easy-read nationwide

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    When one person advocates for themselves for better health care and improved accessibility, we all benefit.

  15. What to expect after being referred for an autism assessment

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    Autism affects people in different ways. It can bring strengths and challenges that can affect how comfortable, healthy, and happy you feel. Here's what you should expect from an autism assessment, diagnosis and getting the proper support.

  16. The challenges neurodivergent people face receiving care

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    Neurodiversity is a word used to describe the different thinking styles that affect how people communicate with the world around them. It includes dyslexia, autism, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Tourette's Syndrome and more. Neurodivergent people encounter challenges accessing services which meet their needs.

  17. ADHD and autism: Tackling the long wait for support

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    Long wait times for autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) support can have a severe impact on individuals. We look at what people have already told us and urge you to come forward if you have been affected.

  18. Our response to CQC’s report on how services are working together to support older people.

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    New report from the Care Quality Commission looks at how well health and social care services are working together across 20 local authority areas.

  19. Why are services changing?

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    Health and social care services are changing to become more efficient and better at providing the support that people want. If services are to get these changes right, it is important that they work with local people to give them a say in decisions.

  20. Work in the NHS? Five ways to let people know you’re using their views to improve care

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    Every year, NHS and social care staff receive millions of pieces of feedback from those using services. Read these top tips to help ensure people know how you are using their feedback to improve care.

  21. Would you rather be treated by a fallible human or a compassionless robot? We explore people’s views on the NHS at 80 and beyond

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    In the 70th year of the NHS, Healthwatch is turning its attention to the future, asking the public some big questions about what they want health and care in England to look like.

  22. How every one of us can help our NHS

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    Politicians often talk about the health service as being ‘our NHS’. But if it truly belongs to us then it’s time for a shift in the relationship.

  23. Should the NHS become more of a lifestyle coach to tackle unhealthy living?

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    Most people are confident that the NHS can meet their needs. But, when it comes to the NHS at 100 confidence falls by half. We explore recent polling that indicates people think they should be responsible for staying healthy but want the NHS to help.

  24. My experience helping people speak up about health and social care

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    Surrey Heartlands Health and Care Partnership has been working with Healthwatch Surrey to create a programme of Citizen Ambassadors as a way to reach out to more people in the community. Hear more about Angela’s experience as a Citizen Ambassador.

  25. New Long Term Plan is "just the start"

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    The NHS in England has published a ten year plan setting its priorities for the future.

  26. Giving the people of Manchester a stronger say in the future of health and care

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    Greater Manchester and Healthwatch England have launched a new fund to strengthen the voice of local people in health and care reforms.

  27. What does the evidence say about public engagement?

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    A research review highlights key themes and gaps in the evidence about involving people in decisions on health and care.

  28. What would you do? Your chance to shape how your local NHS should change

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    Complete our survey and have your say about how NHS services in your area should change.

  29. People share why you should have your say about changes to your local NHS

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    People with personal experience of healthcare services explain why they think it’s essential that the public speak up about changes to local NHS care.

  30. How can the NHS make support better for people with long-term health conditions?

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    One woman shares what she thinks would make care better for people with long-term health conditions, based on her experience of type 1 diabetes.

  31. What would you do to make support better for people affected by cancer?

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    Share your views to help improve NHS cancer support where you live.

  32. A human touch: Cancer survivor shares the key to great care

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    A cancer survivor explains what made the biggest difference to him and his family whilst he was being treated for the disease.

  33. How can the NHS help you live a healthier life?

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    A woman shares her views about the importance of education – both for patients and professionals - to helping people look after their health.

  34. What would you do? Alternative formats

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    Download and view our accessible versions of our surveys to better understand what you would do to improve your local NHS.

  35. Digital resources to support #WhatWouldYouDo

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    Download and view our digital tools so that people can have their say on how to improve their local NHS.

  36. More than medication: The key to better mental health support

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    One man shares his experience of mental health conditions and calls on others to do the same.

  37. What would you do to make mental health support better?

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    Have your say about how care should improve where you live.

  38. How can the NHS help you take more control of your health and care?

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    People share how the NHS can empower them to take charge of their health and wellbeing.

  39. Clear communication: What patients need to take more control of their care

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    What can services do to give people more control over their health and wellbeing? It starts with clear communication.

  40. How can the NHS make care better for people with heart and lung conditions?

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    Complete our survey and help inform changes to NHS services where you live.

  41. Consistency: The key to better care for people with heart and lung conditions

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    One man shares his views about what’s needed to improve support.

  42. How the NHS can make care better for people with Down syndrome

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    The mother of a teenager with Down syndrome shares her views about what would make NHS services better for people with learning disabilities.