News and reports

Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

People in Cornwall and health professionals recognise that while there is evidence of good end of life care in Cornwall it is “patchy” according to the latest findings from Healthwatch Cornwall.

Five people and groups have been shortlisted for a national award that celebrates local people who, through their dedication, have helped improve health and care for their community.

Our 2017/18 annual report.

Learn more about our End of Life Care report and research presented at the My Life My Death conference in May 2018.

Find out more about how we collect, process and store data.

Our strategy for 2018-2021.

Learn more about our findings relating to how easy or difficult people find accessing a routine doctor's appointment across the county.

Download our adult social care report "No changes about me without me".

The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.

The policy is for people involved in volunteering activity in any part of Healthwatch Cornwall.