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.
Living with a long term health condition can be difficult to manage in the community. If this is you, Healthwatch Herefordshire wants to hear from you. Share your experiences with us, what helps you the most and which services you would like to see available in your community.
Over recent months, Healthwatch Engagement Officer Mary Simpson has been engaging with Ukrainians and their host families to explain Healthwatch's role and to listen to their experiences of health and care services.
On behalf of Herefordshire General Practice, Taurus Healthcare who are involved in how the Out of Hours Urgent GP Service is delivered, is planning to move the service to a new location this autumn. Healthwatch Herefordshire will be undertaking public consultation to ensure any concerns are addressed.
The new Talk Wellbeing Maylord Orchards Centre is offering booked and drop-in health checks in the centre of Hereford. Throughout the week, there will also be an array of local services offering advice and support to residents.
Herefordshire and Worcestershire's Health and Care NHS Trust are inviting people with an interest in Adult Mental Health Inpatient and Rehabilitation Services within Herefordshire or Worcestershire to attend an event to discuss the pathway.
The team at Healthwatch Herefordshire have been shortlisted for a national award. The National Healthwatch Impact Award recognises outstanding examples of where the views of local people have been used to make positive changes to local NHS and social care services.
Along with Herefordshire Mencap, Healthwatch Herefordshire identified a need for those with a learning disability to have a bigger say in what matters to them. We also identified a need for the development of a larger pool of people with learning disabilities for services to consult with.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects people's behaviour and Healthwatch is keen to listen to the experiences of people living with the condition in Herefordshire. We are also keen to listen to the experiences of people supporting people with ADHD.
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.