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Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.Advice and Information -
Accident and emergency (A&E) departments are there for everyone in their time of need. They are the frontline care service we turn to when we're experiencing critical or life threatening health problems or have had a serious accident.Advice and Information -
The National Health Service in provides healthcare for all UK citizens based on their need for healthcare rather than their ability to pay for it. It is funded by taxes by the government via taxes. Everyone who is cared for by the NHS in England has formal rights to make choices about the service that they receive.Response -
New plans to open surgical hubs should reduce the backlog of patients waiting for care. Our National Director Louise Ansari highlights the need for a focus on tackling health inequalities.Response -
With the NHS experiencing the busiest summer on record, the waiting list for treatment has hit a new high, according to latest figures. Read Healthwatch England's response.Response -
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its annual State of Care report, which highlights that gridlocked health and care system is leading to deterioration in people’s access to and experience of care.
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Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how.