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Healthwatch gives the public a voice – our independent services are needed now more than ever
Local Healthwatch are asking the government to revisit its decision to abolish local independent services that speak for the public.
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Croydon Community Pharmacy Survey: We Want Your Feedback!
Your local pharmacy plays a bigger role in your health than you might think. From picking up prescriptions to getting trusted advice without a GP appointment, pharmacies are often the first stop for everyday healthcare needs. Now, we want to hear about…
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The 10-Year Health Plan for England – what it means for you, and Healthwatch
Read our summary of the Government’s new 10-Year Health Plan for England, and learn about what it means for Healthwatch.
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Open letter and the parliamentary petition on the future of Healthwatch
131 local Healthwatch services have signed an open letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. A parliamentary petition is also now open and available to sign.
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Our 2025 Annual Meeting: Community Voices and Health Priorities
Healthwatch Croydon hold their very first summer annual meeting, hosted centrally at Croydon Clocktower. We heard from residents and senior health leaders and reflected on our work from recent months.
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Croydon Councils updates Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy (2024-2029)
Croydon Council have refreshed the Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy (2024-2029).
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How will the new GP contract improve the experience at your local practice?
What will the new GP contract mean for your care? And how did Healthwatch England use your feedback to call for a contract that works for you?
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Public Voice’s Impact Report shows people powered change is improving services and reducing inequality across London
Public Voice has published it’s latest Impact Report that shows people powered change is improving services and reducing inequality across London.
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Changes to Kingston Hospital's maternity service self-referral booking criteria
There has been a change in the booking criteria at Kingston Hospital’s maternity service to manage demand for the services.
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Latest reports and publication
Public Discussion Report: Ideas to support Croydon's Adult Social Care Strategy
Read the public discussion report on ideas to support Croydon's adult social care five-year strategy.
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Type 2 Diabetes care among Black Africans and Caribbeans in Croydon – patient experience and resident views.
Improving Diabetes Care for Croydon’s African Caribbean Community
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