1. Annual report 2019-20

    Report -

    Read about our year, who we talked to, what they said, and what we did to work for better health and social care.

  2. Annual report 2018-19

    Report -

    This report summarises the work we did in 2018-19 to listen to local people and work for better health and care service in Coventry

  3. Findings about 'Discharge to Assess' and reablement services in Coventry

    Report -

    This report presents the experiences of 47 people and enables the reader to hear their voices, feelings and views about the care they received as part of short term support after a stay in hospital.

  4. Experiences of homecare/support services

    Report -

    This report focuses on the support people get to remain in their own home when they need help with things such as eating, drinking, and personal care.

  5. A guide to the NHS app

    Advice and Information -

    Using the NHS app can make accessing some NHS services easier. This guide aims to help you get set up and familiar with the app...

  6. Six major health benefits to losing weight

    Advice and Information -

    Free tips and tools to help people get started if they want to lose weight, eat better or get active

  7. New Government Plan for Patients

    News -

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

  8. City Council seeks feedback on home support

    News -

    What is important for home care /home support? Coventry City Council Adult Social Care would like to know.

  9. What should you expect from home care services?

    Advice and Information -

    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  10. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

    Advice and Information -

    People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

  11. Find NHS or Care Services

    Advice and Information -

    NHS website is the country's biggest health website giving information including conditions, symptoms and treatments, what to do and when to get help.

  12. Annual report 2015-16

    Report -

    Read about the work we did in 2015-16

  13. Annual report 2014-15

    Report -

    Find out about the work we did in 2014-15.

  14. Review of information for patients and the public about Coventry GP practices

    Report -

    We reviewed patient information about GP services in order to see where this can be improved and promote good practice. We looked at practice websites, the NHS Choices website and practice leaflets.

  15. GP quality in Coventry - what people think a good service is

    Report -

    Healthwatch gathered the views of 271 local people to understand the factors people though made a good quality GP service for them.

  16. Lived experiences of using NHS services in Coventry

    Report -

    This report pulls together people’s stories and feedback shared with Healthwatch Coventry since after the first lockdown ended. 

  17. Healthwatch Coventry Annual Report 2020-21

    Report -

    Read about the work we did and what we achieved in 2020-21

  18. How to get your NHS number

    Advice and Information -

    Having your NHS number makes accessing many NHS services like COVID-19 vaccination easier. This article explains how you can find yours...

  19. Report of mystery shopping exercise of GP phone systems

    Report -

    Healthwatch Coventry findings and recommendations from mystery shopping exercise of phoning GP practices

  20. Our Chair on the local COVID-19 infection level

    Blog -

    Stuart Linnell the Chair of Healthwatch Coventry gives his latest take on the challenge posed by COVID-19

  21. Healthwatch England publish research impact of NHS waiting times

    News -

    Healthwatch England's research looks at how the backlog of 5.7 million patients is impacting the lives of those waiting.

  22. MPs report warns of challenge of addressing NHS backlog

    News -

    Omicron and emergency care crisis could derail plans to tackle the NHS backlog, warn MPs

  23. Fit note changes

    News -

    From 6 April the way GPs sign fit notes is changing.

  24. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

    Advice and Information -

    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  25. Clear information report - GP practice team

    Report -

    The Healthwatch Coventry Clear Information Group reviewed a new booklet about GP services

  26. Our annual report for 2021-22

    Report -

    Read our annual report to find out the work we did to improve health and social care in the past 12 months.

  27. How we helped improve health and care 2021-22

    News -

    We have published our annual report setting out the work we did to improve health and social care in Coventry in the past 12 months