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The future of patient voice: learning from the Healthwatch model
A new report from the King’s Fund has shared learning about how Healthwatchs across the country have conducted their role collecting and reporting on the experiences of patients and residents, in light of the announcement that Healthwatch England and it’s local branches will face closure […]
Health Secretary welcomes large fall in NHS dissatisfaction
Newly released data from The King’s Fund and Nuffield Trust’s British Social Attitudes survey reveals a 5.6 percentage point increase in satisfaction in the NHS, the first increase since the COVID-19 pandemic. The rise in satisfaction has been attributed by hard work from several trusts […]
How can Faith Communities Tackle Health Inequalities in the UK? FaithAction meets Dr. Datapwa Mujong
We were delighted to sit down with Dr. Datapwa Mujong, a GP based in North Kensington with an extended role in population health and an interest in health equity, to discuss his latest article, Engaging with faith communities to tackle ethnic health inequalities in the […]
Healthwatch England: The state of health and social care in 2026
A new Healthwatch England report shows continued pressure on health and social care in England, with many people struggling to access services like GP appointments, mental health support, dentistry, and social care. Nearly three in ten respondents said they lacked confidence in getting timely care. […]
Faith in Conflict: How Global Crises Are Shaping UK Faith Communities
The Woolf Institute and Good Faith Partnership are holding a webinar exploring the impact of global conflict on faith communities in the UK. Titled “Faith in Conflict: How Global Crises Are Shaping UK Faith Communities,” the webinar will build on insights from the recent report […]
Faith Security Training programme: Free security awareness
The Home Office has introduced Faith Security Training (FST) to help places of worship and community centres strengthen safety and respond to security risks. The free courses cover threat recognition, protective measures, and incident response, with both multifaith and faith-specific modules. Training is available in […]
Faith Communities and Mental Health: Evidence and Policy Perspectives: A Policy Brief
A policy brief, Faith Communities and Mental Health: Evidence and Policy Perspectives has been produced by Dr Ope Atanda of London Southbank University. FaithAction has worked with Dr Ope throughout his research project to develop faith-based mental health interventions for Black majority communities, providing guidance, […]
