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New Freedom of Information findings reveal a worrying picture of pharmacy closures across Surrey

26th September 2024

Following our post yesterday on #WorldPharmacistsDay Healthwatch England has released data from a Freedom of Information (FoI) request to Integrated … Read more


World Pharmacists Day – share your experience

24th September 2024

Today is World Pharmacists Day, recognising the important part pharmacists play in supporting our health and wellbeing.   A national survey … Read more


Urging people to speak up about eye care services

20th September 2024

To mark Eye Care Week, we urge local people to share their experiences of eye care. We want to find … Read more


How easy is it to access financial support for healthcare costs?

19th September 2024

The NHS offers support for people on low incomes to help with healthcare costs, but how easy is it to … Read more


Cervical screening my way – New Healthwatch report

17th September 2024

New data show that three-quarters of women hesitant about cervical screening would use a self-testing kit if it was available … Read more


Coming together to celebrate The International Day of Charity

3rd September 2024

Today we’re joining with others around the world to observe the International Day of Charity. Created by the United Nations … Read more


Are you getting the eye care you need?

30th July 2024

Healthwatch England have launched a national survey to hear about your experiences of eye care. An estimated 50% of sight … Read more


Marking the 76th birthday of the National Health Service

5th July 2024

76 years ago  – on 5th July 1948 – the National Health Service (NHS) was born. In post war Britain … Read more


This #MensHealthWeek – please share your experiences

11th June 2024

Between 10 – 16 June we’ll be joining with others across the country to highlight #MensHealthWeek. The focus of this … Read more


Liz talks about her volunteering role with sexual health and the Local Healthwatch Advisory Group

7th June 2024

Liz talks about her volunteering role: “Representing Healthwatch Surrey at the Sexual Health Outreach Group and advocating for Surrey patients … Read more