1. New NHS waiting times figures – Healthwatch England response

    Response -

    Two-thirds fewer people were waiting for more than two years for elective care in April, new figures have shown.

  2. Annual report 2021-22

    Report -

    We’re delighted to publish our annual report for 2021 - 2022. Find out what we’ve done in the past year to champion what matters to you.

  3. Conflicts of interest policy

    Report -

    Find out how we manage conflicts of interest for our staff, Board members and volunteers.

  4. Annual Report 2020 - 2021

    Report -

    We’re delighted to publish our annual report for 2020 - 2021.

  5. Annual Report 2019 - 2020

    Report -

    We’re delighted to publish our annual report for 2019 - 2020, covering 1 April 2019 – 31 March 2020

  6. Annual Report 2017 - 2018

    Report -

    Welcome to our fifth annual report, covering the April 2017 to March 2018

  7. Annual Report 2016 - 2017

    Report -

    Welcome to our fourth annual report, covering the April 2016 to March 2017

  8. Annual Report 2015 - 2016

    Report -

    Welcome to our third annual report, covering the April 2015 to March 2016.

  9. Annual Report 2014 - 2015

    Report -

    Welcome to our second annual report, covering the April 2014 to March 2015.

  10. Annual Report 2013 - 2014

    Report -

    Welcome to our first annual report, covering the April 2013 to March 2014

  11. Faster progress needed to tackle barriers to care.

    News -

    A new Healthwatch report, looking at health and social care from the patients' perspective, has warned that we risk "a two-tier health and care system" unless the NHS takes faster action to tackle access issues.

  12. Make a complaint about Healthwatch Halton

    Advice and Information -

    Engaging Communities Solutions (CIC) is contracted by Halton Borough Council to deliver Healthwatch Halton. Individuals and organisations have the right to express their views about the performance of Healthwatch Halton and the way in which it conducts its business.

  13. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

    News -

    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch and the Care Quality Commission, addresses health inequalities across England.

  14. Looking after your health during the Cost of Living crisis.

    Advice and Information -

    The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest.

  15. The cost of alcohol

    News -

    Alcohol Change UK wants to see a Britain with alcohol but without serious alcohol harm. The average drinker in the UK spends £62,899 on alcohol in a lifetime based on a new estimate from Alcohol Change UK. We might expect that, for this amount of money, the benefits would be huge. But this brings with it many additional personal costs.

  16. What help can you get to pay for your prescriptions?

    Advice and Information -

    The cost-of-living crisis is putting many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some people can afford to pay. Find out what help is available to help you cover the cost of your medication.

  17. Warm Spaces

    News -

    Warm Welcome Spaces are opening their doors to local communities, offering everyone a free, warm, welcoming and friendly space.
    Venues in both Widnes and Runcorn have warm, welcoming spaces open to everyone.