News and reports

A summary of the breadth and depth of our work in the last quarter April - June 2024, issues/concerns and our forward plan for the next 3 months.

As the digital landscape continues to evolve at pace, young people are growing up in a world unrecognisable compared to 10 years ago.

Better Housing Better Health (BHBH) is a charity working locally to improve domestic warmth and wellbeing.

Check your entitlement now if you are over state retirement age and your income is low.

Lord Darzi’s Independent Investigation of the NHS highlights the NHS's problems but presents a chance for change. Read Healthwatch England's response below.

This day acknowledges food banks across the country who are working daily to support individuals experiencing crisis.

Every September, blood pressure checks are taken by thousands to prevent heart attacks and strokes.

Navigating the role of a caregiver can feel overwhelming. Doubts about whether you're providing the best care may arise.

People of all ages, including children, who are in crisis or concerned families and loved ones can now call 111, select the mental health option and speak to a trained mental health professional.

Modern slavery is the illegal exploitation of people for personal or commercial gain. It covers a wide range of abuse and exploitation including sexual exploitation, domestic servitude, forced labour, criminal exploitation and organ harvesting. Read more about this and our statement and our commitment to the principles of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and the abolition of modern slavery and human trafficking.

Stay informed this August Bank Holiday by checking your local pharmacy's opening times.

The government has accepted final advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) regarding a COVID-19 autumn/winter 2024/25 vaccination programme.