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New report highlights transport barriers stopping people getting to NHS appointments
Our new snapshot report reveals how changes to the NHS Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service have made it harder for some people to get to vital healthcare appointments.
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New report shines a light on the voices of professional care workers across Wakefield District
Professional care workers are one of the largest, most skilled and least visible parts of our health and care system. Every day, they help people stay independent, notice when something isn't right, provide emotional support and often know the…
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Speaking up for better care
Healthwatch Wakefield Annual Report highlights a year of listening, influencing, and improving care.
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Healthwatch Wakefield Board Meeting in Public July 2026
Our next Healthwatch Board Meeting in Public is on Tuesday 28 July 2026. You can attend the Board Meeting in person or online through Teams.
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Call for evidence launched for new Mental Health Strategy
The Department of Health and Social Care has launched a ‘Call for Evidence’ to shape a new cross-government Mental Health Strategy for England.
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Latest reports and publication
Snapshot Report on Non Emergency Patient Transport Services
Our new snapshot report reveals how changes to the NHS Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service have made it harder for some people to get to vital healthcare appointments.
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Real voices, real impact in April, May, and June
We’ve published our latest quarterly impact report, highlighting how people’s experiences are helping to shape improvements in health and social care services across our district.
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