News and reports

CQC says the health and care system is gridlocked and unable to operate effectively.

Read our briefing paper pulling together the issues raised by Coventry residents and recommendations we have made.

There has been a great public response to the NHS’s announcement of an Amber Alert last week of a severe shortage of blood supplies

New survey finds more than half (54%) of patients long-term conditions are not asked for feedback on their care

People are being encouraged to catch up on their routine vaccinations provided for free by the NHS.

Find out more about what will be discussed at our Steering Group meeting.

An Every Mind Matters campaign calls on the nation to be kind to their mind to help combat the 'Sunday Scaries'.

The government has announced plans for the NHS and social care in identifying priority areas

Chair of Healthwatch Coventry, Stuart Linnell, reflects on changes to the NHS and our Good Engagement Charter review to produce new Good Engagement Principles.

Our eight principles to guide effective engagement and involvement of patient and the public by NHS and care organisations, so that barriers to involving people can be addressed.

Our Steering group met on 6 June 2022.

When you need specialist NHS support, like hospital tests or treatment, you often need a referral from your GP first. Find out what this includes and what to expect.