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Speaking up for better care: Healthwatch Hounslow Annual Report 2025-26
This week we published our Annual Report that highlights the difference local feedback has made over the past year and showcases the work we have undertaken over the year to champion the views of Hounslow residents.
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Abolishing Healthwatch would leave NHS 'marking its own homework'
Healthwatch is an independent body, and we represent the views of patients on their local health and social care experiences to help improve services in Hounslow.
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Changes to Healthwatch: What’s happening explained
Following the publication of a new Health Bill, Local Healthwatch services like ours are expected to change to a new system, but for now we are still here. This article explains what is changing, what we know so far, and what it could mean for people…
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How will the new GP contract improve the experience at your local practice?
What will the new GP contract mean for your care? And how did Healthwatch England use your feedback to call for a contract that works for you?
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Public Voice’s Impact Report shows people powered change is improving services and reducing inequality across London
Public Voice has published it’s latest Impact Report that shows people powered change is improving services and reducing inequality across London.
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Changes to Kingston Hospital's maternity service self-referral booking criteria
There has been a change in the booking criteria at Kingston Hospital’s maternity service to manage demand for the services.
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Ban on the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s in England from April 2027
On 16 July the government announced that the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s in England will be banned from April 2027 and will…
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Speaking up for better care: Healthwatch England annual report 2024/25
In Healthwatch England's latest annual report, we can see that listening to people’s health and care experiences and giving them a voice is more…
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The Tobacco and Vapes Act
The Tobacco and Vapes Act is now law after receiving Royal Assent on 29 April, paving the way to create the world’s first smoke-free generation.
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Latest reports and publication
Speaking up for better care: Healthwatch Hounslow Annual Report 2025-26
Throughout 2025-26, Healthwatch Hounslow championed local residents' voices and successfully advocated for improvements to services. Read our Annual Report to find out more.
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Patient Experience Report: Q4 January-March 2026
Read the report on patient feedback collected between January to March 2026.
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