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Our latest research shows that while most men turn to the NHS most often for information on staying healthy, one in five are now using platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and YouTube and almost one in 10 are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots.

Parents across England are speaking up about the challenges they face getting the right specialist support for their children and how families are often left struggling to get the care their children deserve.

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.