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Partners from the police, NHS, local authority and charity sector came together to explore poverty and its wider impact.
The rising cost of living and the inability for both wages and benefits to meet this rise has led to more people experiencing persistent financial crisis.
Our joint project "More than the essentials" paints a clear picture:…
Our joint project "More than the essentials" paints a clear picture:…
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Accessing GP services - has anything changed?
Last year we co-designed the Dudley GP Practice Charter with local GPs and other partners. We want to know if the GP Practice Charter has improved access to GP services for local people.
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Resident Doctor Strike Action
Resident doctors (formerly known as junior doctors) begin their five-day strike tomorrow. Here's what you need to know.
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The Future of Healthwatch
Following the publication of the new NHS 10-year plan, the government announced it would transfer the work of local Healthwatch to the NHS and local authorities. Find out what this means for you.
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Dudley GP Practice Charter highlights patient rights
A GP Practice Charter, developed with Healthwatch Dudley, local GPs and other partners, supports mutual respect and sets out expectations for practices and patients.
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Healthwatch Dudley's work honoured at national award ceremony
Our team has been commended at a national award ceremony for our work improving the care of local people.
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Latest reports and publication
Annual report 2025-26
Over 5000 people across Dudley borough shared their experiences of health and social care, or came to us for trusted information, in 2025-2026.
By speaking up about their experiences, our community has helped inspire real change in health and social care services.
By speaking up about their experiences, our community has helped inspire real change in health and social care services.
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How people's views have changed residential care
Between December 2023 and April 2026, we carried out a series of Enter & View visits across care homes and supported living facilities within the borough. Our summary report highlights the feedback we captured regarding the things that matter most to residents and their families, and provides updates on how services have acted on our recommendations.
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