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Palliative Care and the DOCCLA platform - Ease of Use Survey Report

Healthwatch West Sussex

August 2025

Healthwatch West Sussex, Palliative Care and the DOCCLA platform, Ease of Use Survey Report, August 2025

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Enter and View Report - Manchester Integrative Medical Practice (MIMP) - Longsight Health Centre site

Healthwatch Manchester

5th August 2025

Healthwatch Manchester, Enter and View Report, Manchester Integrative Medical Practice (MIMP) - Longsight Health Centre site, 5th August 2025

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Hands that Speak - Exploring the Lived Experiences of Deaf people

Healthwatch Luton

2025

This case study tells the story of Rosie, a Deaf resident of Luton, who spoke about her experiences - and those of her partner, Jacob, who is also Deaf - when using health and social care services. For confidentiality, their names have been changed. Rosie lives in Luton, while Jacob lived in London. Jacob was formally registered as Deaf/Deafened/Hard of Hearing with his local authority under Section 29 of the National Assistance Act 1948. [less]

This case study tells the story of Rosie, a Deaf resident of Luton, who spoke about her experiences - and those of her partner, Jacob, who is also Deaf - when using health and social care services. For confidentiality, their... [more]

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Experience the change - Community Perspectives on Menopause Support in Luton

Healthwatch Luton

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This report explores the experiences of women in Luton in relation to menopause - an area of health that remains widely under - discussed, despite its significant impact on physical, emotional, and social wellbeing. Drawing on community engagement conducted by Healthwatch Luton, the report aims to highlight how menopause is understood, supported, and accessed by local women, particularly those from ethnic minority and marginalised backgrounds. [less]

This report explores the experiences of women in Luton in relation to menopause - an area of health that remains widely under - discussed, despite its significant impact on physical, emotional, and social wellbeing. Drawing on community engagement conducted by Healthwatch Luton, the report... [more]

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Serving Those Who Served - Improving Healthcare for Veterans in Central Bedfordshire

Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire

July 2025

n April 2025, Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire (HWCB) launched an engagement initiative to better understand the healthcare experiences of local veterans. This work was prompted by concerns from the community and local support organisations, including reports that some veterans were struggling to access services, were not always identified as veterans by their GP practice, and felt their service - related health needs were not being fully acknowledged or addressed. HWCB sought to explore these issues in more depth, identify barriers, and highlight opportunities to improve how services can support the Armed Forces. [less]

n April 2025, Healthwatch Central Bedfordshire (HWCB) launched an engagement initiative to better understand the healthcare experiences of local veterans. This work was prompted by concerns from the community and local support organisations, including reports that some veterans were struggling... [more]

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What are people's views of Urgent Treatment Centres? - Understanding the provision of services across Birmingham and Solihull

Healthwatch Birmingham and Solihul

June 2025

Healthwatch Birmingham and Solihul, What are people's views of Urgent Treatment Centres? , Understanding the provision of services across Birmingham and Solihull , June 2025

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How Do Your Nutritional and Dietary Needs Affect You Poll

Healthwatch In Sussex

2025

During July 2025, Healthwatch received responses from 166 people about their experiences of living with nutritional or dietary requirements

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The healthcare experiences of middle and older age autistic women in the United Kingdom

Amy Gillions, Elizabeth O'Nions, Hassan Mansour, Sarah Hoare, Will Mandy and Joshua Stott

2025

Autistic women experience a higher prevalence of physical and mental health conditions compared with autistic men and non - autistic women, plus greater premature mortality and a higher suicide risk. However, little is known about autistic women's experiences of healthcare, particularly in middle and later life. We aimed to explore autistic women's perspectives on accessing healthcare services in the United Kingdom. Fifteen autistic women aged between 51 and 73 years participated in semi - structured interviews, which were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. [less]

Autistic women experience a higher prevalence of physical and mental health conditions compared with autistic men and non - autistic women, plus greater premature mortality and a higher suicide risk. However, little is known about autistic women's experiences of healthcare, particularly in... [more]

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Sickle cell comparative review to inform policy report - Providing evidence - based recommendations to tackle inequalities

Sickle cell Society - NHS Race and Health Observatory

June 2025

Sickle cell is the most common genetic disorder in the UK, yet it has endured years of inadequate attention and investment, resulting in stark and persistent inequalities in healthcare for those living with the condition. This detailed research is invaluable in pinpointing where discrimination and bias continue to occur - whether in resource allocation, access to specialist care, or research funding. Crucially, the findings reveal that this neglect is not due to a lack of need: hospital admissions for sickle cell rose by 42% between 2013 and 2022. The report goes beyond identifying disparities. It uncovers the root causes of these inequalities and offers an evidence - based foundation for meaningful change. It highlights a long - standing pattern of underinvestment and de - prioritisation that has eroded trust among many people with sickle cell in the healthcare system. Too often, they encounter poor knowledge of their condition or substandard treatment from the very services designed to support them. In this context, the report is more than just a call to action - it is a roadmap for change. Its six key recommendations for policy, practice, and research provide actionable, practical solutions aimed at addressing the systemic failures exposed. If adopted, these measures could improve outcomes, rebuild trust, and ensure that people with sickle cell across the country receive the care that they need and deserve. [less]

Sickle cell is the most common genetic disorder in the UK, yet it has endured years of inadequate attention and investment, resulting in stark and persistent inequalities in healthcare for those living with the condition. This detailed research is invaluable... [more]

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Enter and View Report - Leeming Bar Grange Care Home, Leeming Lane, Northallerton, DL7 9AU

Healthwatch North Yorkshire

July 2025

Healthwatch North Yorkshire, Enter and View Report, Leeming Bar Grange Care Home, Leeming Lane, Northallerton, DL7 9AU, July 2025

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