Liberal Democrats are calling on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to oppose plans in the NHS Modernisation Bill which would abolish Healthwatch England and the network of local Healthwatch, describing it as a "bonfire of patient safety."

Healthwatch Dorset’s Annual Report 2025/26 highlights how they listened to over 6,000 people last year, supporting them to have their say to improve health and social care and to get information and advice about local services.

The UK campaign (15 May to 15 June) is dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of Tourette syndrome. It advocates for individuals and families affected by the condition and highlights the realities of living with Tourette’s — a neurological disorder characterised by involuntary movements and vocalisations known as tics.

Healthwatch Dorset's latest report explores how first and second-generation immigrants in Bournemouth experience NHS services — and what can be done to make healthcare more inclusive, easy to access and culturally responsive.