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Residents in Cornwall say more accessible, responsive, and person-centred support is needed to navigate mental health services and reduce the barriers to treatment.

Facing challenges finding work due to limited experience, Ben joined Healthwatch Cornwall through a Job Centre volunteering placement. By supporting the team, he built new skills, grew in confidence, and found his place making a difference behind the scenes.

Over the past year we have listened to the people of Cornwall as they face rising living costs that are putting their health at risk.

The Government has announced plans to abolish local independent Healthwatch services, the very organisations that give people a voice in shaping health and social care. We believe this decision risks silencing communities, particularly those whose voices are often ignored.

NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly have shared a range of advice to help you and your family access the right care over the summer.

From where to go if you need treatment to how to make sure you don’t run out of medication over the bank holiday, here’s what you need to know.

To create a summary of the Cornwall Autism Strategy 16+ that is easy for everyone to read.

Emergency alert test could endanger those with hidden phones

Healthwatch Cornwall champions better standards of care in socially funded health and social care services.

Healthwatch Cornwall champions better standards of care in socially funded health and social care services.

Join our Mental Health Partnership Board and make a real impact on mental health services in our community

Last Friday, Ministers revealed plans to abolish Healthwatch England.

We're proud to publish our Healthwatch Cornwall Annual Report 2024–2025, showcasing a year of listening, learning, and improving services in health and social care across Cornwall.