News and reports

If you are between 40 and 74 - do you know about NHS Health Checks - would you attend them if invited? A recent report by Healthwatch England shows that men are willing to attend for certain screening if invited.

Access to GP services is increasingly through online channels – the NHS App or the GP practice website – but how accessible is this for everyone? The use of AI (artificial intelligence) in general practice is also growing, but how do people really feel about the use of this sort of technology to assist them when dealing with general practice?

We explored whether people who are unable to leave their home are having their needs met by community health and care services.

We are pleased to bring you the second edition of our public newsletter - keeping you informed of our latest work.

The Government has announced an investment of £10 million to roll out the nation’s first ‘neighbourhood health service’ which includes part of East Surrey.

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.

An opportunity to share your thoughts on the Surrey Wheelchair Service.

The range of organisations, services and bodies which form the National Health Service (NHS) can make the health system in England a confusing one. We provide information and advice to the residents of Surrey on how to access healthcare – and to signpost to the relevant parts of the system – to hopefully make things a little clearer.

Many people think we help only with issues relating to health, but if you have concerns about social care services and need assistance or advice, Healthwatch Surrey are here for you.

GP practices are the ‘front door’ to the NHS – this means they are often the first place a person may visit when they have a health care need or are seeking advice regarding a health matter.

Both urgent and emergency care services play an important role in ensuring patients receive the right care, from the right person, at the right time. But knowing exactly what these services do, which one you need and how to use them can be confusing.

Finding an NHS dentist can be challenging, as dental practices do not keep registered patient lists in the same way GP surgeries do. Healthwatch Surrey are here to provide information and signposting to help you understand your options, from finding a local dentist to knowing what to do if you need urgent or community dental care.