News and reports

People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are facing long waiting times to get their diagnosis. However, our research reveals that even after they are diagnosed, people face another wait to get the medication they need to help them manage their condition.

Our latest insight looks at how to tackle care barriers among self-employed people.

Our insights into people's experiences of using community-based care.

Poor access to GP care is affecting Leonora's health.

The government's Tobacco and Vapes Bill promises to create a "smoke-free generation", but can more be done to educate young people on the risks of smoking and vaping?

People consistently tell us how they struggle to get NHS dental care.

Annette's is one such story. She faced hard decisions about her dental care, and her experience highlights why fundamental reform of NHS dentistry is needed to make it more accessible and affordable.

Smokers and vape users can struggle to access stop-smoking services and education. Their feedback reveals poor promotion, long waits, and inflexible support and outlines steps that could help more people kick the habit.  

As pressure mounts on emergency care services, one patient's story shows why change is needed to ensure everyone can accesses urgent care when they need it.

Currently, with winter approaching, there is an abundance of social media infographics informing people on where to go for the right care, at the right place. The NHS 111 service offers advice and guidance on the most appropriate local service for their care needs – but sometimes they can get it wrong...

A local formulary is a list of medicines that are approved for use and are able to be prescribed by healthcare professionals, such as a GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner within local healthcare services. However, these preferred prescribing lists can vary from locality to locality, which for Chloe* meant that her GP couldn’t continue her prescription.

Each year, people travel to millions of NHS appointments. But with growing pressure on local health services and the high cost of living, travelling to care is another expense many people struggle to afford. Read what they've told Healthwatch England.

We’re excited to share that we’ll be at the Together We Thrive event on 7th November, showcasing our SEND support services.