This Share for Better Care Week, take three minutes to share your experience of health and social care.

A man in blue shirt with glasses sits on a bench looking at the camera in conversation with a woman in pink scrubs sitting next to him looking away from the camera.

Your voice plays a vital role in making services better. Every experience shared can help highlight what works and what could be better when it comes to your care.

Research shows the overwhelming majority of people in England – nearly 90% – want to see care improve. But nearly one in five people – 19% – don’t think they have time to share their story. And two in five – 40% – aren’t sure of where and how to give their feedback.

How do I get involved?

Luckily, it’s quicker and easier than you think. You can talk about any experience of care via Healthwatch England’s webform.

It takes just three minutes to fill in – the time it takes for the kettle to boil, or to wait for the bus.

You can share your story in as much or as little detail as you like. It can be about anything, from something as large as your journey through cancer treatment to smaller experiences like the meals you had in hospital.

Every story matters, and every story, good or bad, helps care services hear what works and what could be better when it comes to your support.

Why it matters

Sharing your experiences helps NHS and social care leaders understand what’s working well and what could be improved. The more people who tell their stories, the stronger the case for making changes if they’re needed. You can also share your feedback via our Feedback Centre: https://healthwatch-centralbedfordshire.org.uk/view-leave-feedback.