News and reports

This year, Learning Disability Week is taking place from Monday 17 - Sunday 23 June 2024. The theme this year is "Do you see me?" which is all about being seen, heard and valued

Every year, Men’s Health Week is celebrated to raise awareness about the unique health challenges faced by men and promote strategies for better physical and mental well-being.

This week is National Blood Week, with World Blood Donor Day celebrated on 14 June 2024 under the theme of “20 years of celebrating giving: thank you blood donors!”

In the run-up to the general election on 4 July 2024, we would like to share information about the voting rights of mental health patients and those living with intellectual disability.

Every month, we come together with our host organisation The Advocacy Project and Brent Councillor Ketan Sheth to host a topical discussion about building better health equalities. Previous topics have included children and young people's mental health, food inequality and hidden addictions.

June is Pride month and we have compiled a list of resources for people looking to access LGBTQ+ support groups, information, and helplines throughout the month and beyond.

After recent meetings allowed Healthwatch to share and reflect on patient safety concerns, we developed an intermin escalation process. Read about it and our longer-term plans here.

The Government has launched a consultation on the NHS Constitution, which sets out your rights as an NHS patient. Read why it's important to have your say.

A public consultation evaluation report on the proposed changes to acute mental health services for residents in Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea has recently been published. We have summarised the main findings below.

Every month, we come together with our host organisation The Advocacy Project and Brent Councillor Ketan Sheth to host a topical discussion about building better health equalities. Previous topics have included children and young people's mental health, food inequality and hidden addictions.

Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

Today marks the launch of Mental Health Awareness Week which is taking place from 13 to 19 May, with the theme of “Movement: Moving more for our mental health”.