1. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

    Advice and Information -

    People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

  2. Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries

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    Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.

  3. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  4. Impact Report: Extended Access to GP Appointments

    Report -

    This report aims to present the impact of our previous investigation into the extended access service (also known as the 7 day service).

  5. Fall in patient satisfaction with GPs

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    The latest GP patient survey shows that overall satisfaction with services has fallen and more people are avoiding making an appointment. Read Healthwatch England's response.

  6. Healthwatch England response to government’s plans on GP access

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    The government will today announce its plans to improve access to GPs, including same-day appointments for those that need them.

  7. How our work is raising awareness about online accessibility

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    Last year we conducted a review investigating the accessibility of GP practise websites. We concluded that on these websites, booking an appointment was difficult on over a quarter of those we reviewed.

  8. Mystery shopper review of access to Patient Participation Groups

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    Healthwatch Manchester have produced a report about the publics access to Patient Participation Groups.

  9. Seen and Heard: The experiences of children and young people in primary care

    Report -

    Our staff visited East Manchester leisure Centre in recently to interact with local service users and gather their views on accessing general practice surgeries and dental practices in Manchester.