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Winter comes with a higher risk of health issues, particularly for older people or those with long-term conditions and compromised immune systems.

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) wants to hear from you as part of an important research project to understand your views and experiences of NICE, via an online survey. All feedback will be used to help inform and shape the future development of NICE.

Local Healthwatch are asking the government to revisit its decision to abolish local independent services that speak for the public.

In September 2025 we welcomed Sophie Woodhead as our new Chair.

Understanding community knowledge and barriers to its use

Healthwatch England surveyed nearly 1,400 trans and non-binary adults. Only 53% rate their GP practice as good for general care.

Living with chronic pain can limit your ability to live and work, yet it is a reality for millions of people in England.

The rule, which was previously rolled out in 143 pilot sites, enables patients and families to seek an urgent review if their condition deteriorates.

The aim of the Carers Support Programme is to make sure that carers get access to support at the earliest possible moment.

The move will create one NHS Integrated Care Board covering 13 London Boroughs and serving 4.5 million people.

Dan Rogers reports from a workshop at St Ann’s Library hosted by NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board.

Newly created mental health trust urged to improve following inspection.