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Sign our petition to review the decision to abolish independent local Healthwatch and protect the independent voice
In light of the government’s proposals to abolish local Healthwatch and therefore remove the only collective, independent and statutory opportunity for the public to hold the NHS and social care system to account, local Healthwatch have put together a…
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Residents in East Surrey to have a ‘neighbourhood health team’
The Government has announced an investment of £10 million to roll out the nation’s first ‘neighbourhood health service’ which includes part of East…
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Stay up to date with the NEW Surrey Speaks newsletter
We are pleased to bring you our new public newsletter - keeping you informed of our latest work.
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Our response to the Dash review
Earlier this week the Dash Patient Safety review was published. Its recommendations have been incorporated into the NHS 10 Year Health plan,…
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Latest reports and publication
Insight bulletin - September 2025
Our latest Insight bulletin highlights the key themes we’ve been hearing about recently from local people. We also highlight our latest news and opportunities to get involved.
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The cost of coping: emotional impact of financial constraints - August 2025
Research from the Kings Fund and Healthwatch England have both looked at finance and it's impact on health - but we wanted to find out the impact financial concerns and constraints have on people’s emotional wellbeing.
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