1. How to complain about health services in Herefordshire

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    Who you need to contact when you want to complain about a health service.

  2. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

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    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch to help address health inequalities across England.

  3. Responding to the NHS Constitution Consultation

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    The Government has launched a consultation on the NHS Constitution, which sets out your rights as an NHS patient. Read why it's important to have your say.

  4. Menopause & Me Consultation

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    Over 33 million women in the UK will at some stage in their life experience menopause. Tell us about your experiences and help us improve services.

  5. Quarterly Report (April - June 2024)

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    Read all about the project work, activity, impact and engagement of the Healthwatch Team.

  6. Community Led Engagement & Research Project Report

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    Healthwatch engaged Herefordshire communities to raise awareness of health and social care research and promote how people can get involved.

  7. Behind the Care, Exploring the Lived Experience of Carers in Herefordshire Report

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    An increase in feedback to Healthwatch Herefordshire about the realities of being a carer in Herefordshire led us to conduct some research into the lives of carers.

  8. Proactive Care Project Report

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    Healthwatch engaged with communities to understand what community-based provision or activities do, or would, support them to manage their long-term health conditions and frailty (in particular Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Failure and Respiratory conditions).

  9. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

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    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  10. What to expect when waiting for care

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    Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.

  11. What is Long Covid and what help is available?

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    Confused about Long Covid? Find out the common symptoms and how to get support.

  12. Covid-19 Survey Report

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    In response to the Covid-19 Pandemic, Healthwatch Herefordshire developed a survey (based on a Healthwatch England template) to gather views and experiences of Herefordshire residents on health and social care services during this challenging period.

  13. Health checks and Covid vaccinations for those with a learning disability

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    Healthwatch Herefordshire wants to listen to the views of people with a learning disability. We particularly want to understand their views on annual health checks and Covid vaccinations.

  14. Learning disability annual health checks and Covid -19 vaccine experiences

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    Healthwatch Herefordshire carried out this project in partnership with Taurus Healthcare and WBC (Wargrave, Cantilupe and Belmont) and gathered the views and experiences of 40 people with that have experienced annual learning disability health checks and covid vaccines in Herefordshire.