News and reports

Most men would attend testing if the government introduced a national screening programme for prostate cancer, according to our new research.

Thanks to your feedback, we’ve advocated for NHS England to publish better data to highlight and address inequalities in people’s experience of waiting for NHS treatment.

We have welcomed the introduction of Jess's rule for GP patients to help improve patient safety.

Healthwatch England's research shows that too many men are missing out on the NHS Health Check, which is essential in preventing illness and saving lives. Read the findings and calls to action for healthcare leaders.

Patients often report positive experiences for cancer treatment services. In the most recent national cancer survey, respondents scored NHS cancer care services higher than the previous year, scoring them an average of 8.94 out of 10. Find out what people have told us about their experiences of cancer care.

Living with chronic pain can limit your ability to live and work, yet it is a reality for millions of people in England. Find out the problems people are facing and what services can do to better support people living with pain.

ADHD and autism are two neurodiversity conditions that present in contrasting ways. In Healthwatch England's recent research they heard from people who were diagnosed with, or suspected they had, both conditions. They talked to Healthwatch about the impact of being diagnosed with both conditions.

Volunteers’ Week returns this year after reaching its 40th anniversary last year. From 2 to 8 June 2025, here at Healthwatch Stockport, we will join thousands of charities and voluntary organisations in recognising the contribution volunteers make across the UK.

The Government has promised to put in place a 10-Year Health Plan to fix the NHS in England. We have outlined the four things that matter most to you and how they should shape the 10-Year Plan.

Following your feedback, we have been working with Royal Mail and a coalition of NHS and patient organisations to ensure vital NHS communications are delivered on time.

The Government is planning a national commission to reform social care, while the Health and Social Care Select Committee gathers evidence to report on the cost of delays to adult social care reform. Ahead of these reports, we have reviewed our evidence on social care, and Healthwatch leaders across England share their ideas for change.

People seeking help with drug and alcohol addiction need individualised care to stand the best chance of a sustained recovery. Read our latest insight report.