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Next steps following The King's Speech

The King’s Speech today mentioned the government's intentions to make health reforms in this parliamentary session. We anticipate these reforms to include the proposed abolition of local Healthwatch. What does this mean in practice?

Next steps

Our response to The King's Fund report

Following The King's Fund report 'The future of patient voice: learning from the Healthwatch model' we ask questions about implications for the future.

Our response

Quote from The King's Fund report: "“Any future model must enhance – not weaken – the system’s capacity to hear, understand and respond to people’s experiences.”

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Next steps for the NHS 10 Year Plan

12 May 2026

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Quote: “I have repeatedly requested that my GP practice provide an alternative way for deaf patients like myself to contact the practice, for example, through a video relay service using British Sign Language or by email.” is in the centre of the image in a yellow box. Beneath are the words: Deaf Awareness Week

Deaf Awareness Week

This week marks #DeafAwarenessWeek. This year’s theme is “Right to understand – Together, we break barriers…

1 May 2026

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Patient Experience Week - the impact of collective voice

This Patient Experience Week we have focussed on why really listening to patients matters.

1 May 2026

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"My daughter and I were pleased to be able to highlight such an important and personal topic that will hopefully make a difference to the way things are done for other families in similar positions."

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