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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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Healthwatch Dudley shortlisted for national award
We have been shortlisted for a national award for our work to improve care for people across Dudley borough.
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Latest reports and publication
Community Voices October - December 2025
564 people shared their experiences of health and social care with us from October to December 2025, find out the overall picture.
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Listening to the experiences of people living with HIV
We joined a local HIV support group to listen to people's experiences of health and social care. Their stories show cases of compassionate care, as well as highlighting areas for improvement.
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