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Protect the Future of Local Healthwatch – Sign our Petition
Healthwatch Nottingham & Nottinghamshire urge you to sign our petition to review the decision to abolish independent local Healthwatch.
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131 Local Healthwatch Services Unite to Oppose Government Plans to Undermine Independent Public Voice
131 local Healthwatch services across England have signed a powerful open letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, urging the government to reconsider proposals that would bring public voice functions under the control of local…
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Our Response to the NHS 10-Year Plan and Future of Local Healthwatch
As changes to the NHS are proposed, Healthwatch Nottingham and Nottinghamshire remains committed to championing the voices of our communities, ensuring that people’s experiences continue to shape health and care services.
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Medication Access Challenges Leave Patients Vulnerable: HWNN New Report Calls for Change
Our latest report reveals the significant impact of medication shortages on pharmacy services and patient care across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Over 280 residents shared their experiences, highlighting both the strengths and areas needing…
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Positive Feedback Shared with Us (Nottingham & Nottinghamshire)
We are grateful for the positive feedback we have received from service users, highlighting their satisfaction with the care provided.. Many have expressed appreciation for the promptness, professionalism, and compassion of the staff. Here are a few…
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July Newsletter
Key highlights include our updates on the future of Healthwatch, highlights from our new GP Access Report, and some updates from our partners. The…
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June Key Updates and Insights
Key highlights include the last chance to secure tickets for the annual showcase, reflection on our Community Pharmacy Hot Topic Stakeholder Event,…
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Community Pharmacy Hot Topic Report - Our Stakeholder Event
Following the publication of our Community Pharmacy Hot Topic Report, we held an online Stakeholder event to present our research and findings on the…
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Latest reports and publication
Enter and View: Annesley Lodge
In May 2025, our team carried out an Enter and View visit to Annesley Lodge, a residential care home in Hucknall, to understand what the residents thought of the care they received. Good care is about more than keeping people clean and fed. It’s about making sure they feel happy, included, and respected. Therefore, the team focused on four areas: social, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs.
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GP Access Desktop Study
Access to GP services remains a pressing concern for patients in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, as it does across the country. Even with continued investment and policy focus at both national and regional levels to reform and strengthen primary care, many patients still face difficulties booking appointments, navigating appointment systems and accessing timely, appropriate care.
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