News and reports

Winter comes with a higher risk of health issues, particularly for older people or those with long-term conditions and compromised immune systems.

Prostate cancer has become England’s most common cancer. In 2023 Prostate Cancer UK found 55,033 men were receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis compared with 47,526 breast cancer cases.

One in eight men will get prostate cancer, but if you are a Black man, the risk rises to one in four.

This report of the South West London Healthwatch collaborative presents feedback from patients and their unpaid carers about a variety of adult and paediatric community services.

Since 1 October 2025 General Practices are required to keep their online patient consultation toolkit open during core hours.

Are you eligible for the COVID-19 booster or the flu vaccination this autumn and winter?

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) wants to hear from you as part of an important research project to understand your views and experiences of NICE, via an online survey. All feedback will be used to help inform and shape the future development of NICE.

Local Healthwatch are asking the government to revisit its decision to abolish local independent services that speak for the public.

The rule, which was previously rolled out in 143 pilot sites, enables patients and families to seek an urgent review if their condition deteriorates.

Your local pharmacy plays a bigger role in your health than you might think. From picking up prescriptions to getting trusted advice without a GP appointment, pharmacies are often the first stop for everyday healthcare needs. Now, we want to hear about your experiences so services can be shaped around what really matters to Croydon residents.

Read our summary of the Government’s new 10-Year Health Plan for England, and learn about what it means for Healthwatch.

131 local Healthwatch services have signed an open letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. A parliamentary petition is also now open and available to sign.