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Below is a list of places where you can meet our team to discuss your views and experiences of local health and social care with them in person. We'll also be asking for your feedback on the NHS app. Where to meet the team in December: 8 December - Food Share, Shinfield Green Community Centre, 12:30-1:30pm Drop by and say hello to the team, we'd love to see you! * This page will be regularly updated with new events we’re attending throughout December. We also have other enga

The Government has responded to the petition to save Healthwatch, after plans were announced earlier this year to close down Healthwatch England and the local Healthwatch network as part of the NHS 10-Year Health Plan. The petition, which is open until  7 February 2026, calls on the Government to: • Revisit its decision to abolish local independent services that speak up for the public • Consult with the public to codesign a service which meets their needs and supports the

Latest research from our national body, Healthwatch England has found that 1 in 5 men are now using platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and YouTube - and almost 1 in 10 are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots for information on staying healthy. Men in England often face worse health outcomes than women, including higher rates of heart disease, cancer, and suicide—one of the leading causes of death for men under 50. Our national body, Healthwatch England’s research, r