Healthwatch has launched a survey to gather feedback on health and social care services in England.
The survey is confidential, quick and won’t affect participant’s care. Healthwatch will use responses to advise NHS and social care services on improvements they can make.
You can complete the survey here: https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/have-your-say
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