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NHS strikes in March

March 3, 2023

Strikes are taking place in some parts of the NHS on 2, 3, 6, 8, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, … Read more


NHS plans to tackle a deepening staffing crisis – Healthwatch England response

February 24, 2023

NHS England has released its proposal to tackle the ongoing staffing crisis. The proposal to increase the number of places … Read more


Cost of living crisis affecting how people use health and care services

February 3, 2023

People are increasingly avoiding NHS appointments and prescriptions due to cost of living, Healthwatch England warns. The number of people … Read more


Are you struggling to access health and care services in Solihull this winter?

January 27, 2023

With the NHS under extra pressure this winter, we need to hear your experiences of care to help services understand … Read more


A&E delays are intolerable – Healthwatch England response to new NHS performance stats

January 13, 2023

The waiting list for routine NHS care has fallen for the first time since the pandemic began. However, 7.19 million people are … Read more


Patients and public need urgent reassurance on NHS winter crisis and recovery

January 6, 2023

Healthwatch England is concerned that coverage in recent days showing the NHS at breaking point will exacerbate already-low public confidence … Read more


NHS nurses’ strike – Healthwatch England response

December 15, 2022

Commenting on the announcement, Healthwatch England national director Louise Ansari said: “The NHS is currently facing pressures across the whole … Read more


Strep A and Scarlet Fever – A guide for parents

December 9, 2022

You may be concerned by reports in the media about serious illness caused by Group A Strep, which has been … Read more


Recent changes to the Birmingham and Solihull ICS leadership

December 7, 2022

There have been several leadership announcements in Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System (ICS), with news of two departures, the … Read more


Statement on allegations around bullying and patient safety at University Hospitals Birmingham

December 2, 2022

The allegations around bullying and patient safety at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) made by former and current UHB staff in … Read more


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