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Healthwatch Herefordshire Receives Highly Commended Recognition at National Awards
Healthwatch Herefordshire is delighted to announce that they have been Highly Commended at the prestigious National Healthwatch Impact Awards for their exceptional work in improving healthcare for individuals with learning disabilities.
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The National Healthwatch Impact Award recognises outstanding examples of people sharing their experiences to improve care for their community and…
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Understanding Loneliness: Loneliness in Herefordshire
Loneliness is a universal experience—something nearly everyone encounters at some stage in life. Yet, despite its prevalence, it often remains unspoken.
At Healthwatch Herefordshire, we recognise the importance of addressing loneliness from the…
At Healthwatch Herefordshire, we recognise the importance of addressing loneliness from the…
Why This Project Matters
Loneliness can affect anyone, regardless of age, background, or circumstances. It can stem from various…
Loneliness can affect anyone, regardless of age, background, or circumstances. It can stem from various…
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NO MORE Week 2025: Taking a Stand Against Domestic Abuse
NO MORE Week 2025 is an international campaign dedicated to raising awareness and inspiring action to prevent domestic abuse and sexual violence. This annual event brings together individuals, organisations, and communities to say NO MORE to domestic…
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Local health champion shortlisted for top health award
The team at Healthwatch Herefordshire are excited to announce that they have been shortlisted for a national award for their work in improving the care of local people.
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Dr Ranj calls on public to spare three minutes to feed back on healthcare
This Share for Better Care Week (24 February – 2 March), Healthwatch have teamed up with Dr Ranj and Care Quality Commission (CQC) to urge people across England to take three spare minutes to feed back on their recent health and social care experiences.…
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Hospital discharge: What you need to know?
Hospital discharge processes are in place to help you leave hospital safely. Whether you're returning home or, moving onto another care provider here’s what you should expect when it’s time to leave hospital.
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GPs' collective action - Healthwatch Response
The British Medical Association has announced today that GPs will start capping appointments in an immediate work-to-rule action following a dispute…
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Healthwatch works with Ukrainian Support Group
Over recent months, Healthwatch Engagement Officer Mary Simpson has been engaging with Ukrainians and their host families to explain Healthwatch…
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Out of Hours Urgent GP Service Change
On behalf of Herefordshire General Practice, Taurus Healthcare who are involved in how the Out of Hours Urgent GP Service is delivered, is planning…
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Latest reports and publication
Quarterly Report (October - December 2024)
Read all about the project work, activity, impact and engagement of the Healthwatch Team.
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Proactive Care Project Report
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).
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