1. Falls Prevention

    Report -

    In 2020 Healthwatch spoke to 172 people about their experience of falls and their understanding of measures to prevent them. We also gathered views about their feelings on social isolation.

  2. Our Annual Report 2019-2020

    Report -

    We published 4 reports about health and care services, provided 89 people with reliable advice and information and had a reach of 311,389 across social media channels.

  3. Our Annual Report 2018-2019

    Report -

    We published 8 reports, provided 143 residents with reliable advice and information and listened to the experiences of 35 people through our Feedback Centre.

  4. Our Annual Report 2021-2022

    Report -

    We published 4 reports about the improvements people would like to see to health and social care services, set up the Herefordshire Community Partnership, gained a reach of 252,900 across social media channels, and provided 188 people with information and advice.

  5. Our Annual Report is Published!

    News -

    Healthwatch Herefordshire's Annual Report details what the team has been up to over the past year and the challenges that it's faced.

  6. Herefordshire Community Partnership Thrives

    News -

    Healthwatch Herefordshire held another successful Herefordshire Community Partnership event on March 24th at The Kindle Centre.

  7. Ageing Well and Frailty

    Report -

    In partnership with a local primary care network and GP’s, we listened to people's experiences of growing older in Herefordshire.

  8. Annual Report 2022-23

    Report -

    In 2022-23, we engaged with 1,695 people providing information, advice or gathering views on accessing health and care services.

  9. What is menopause and what are the signs?

    Advice and Information -

    With more than thirty recognised symptoms of menopause and growing awareness of the impact on day-to-day life, it can help to know what to look out for and what support is available.

  10. Quarterly Report - Oct - Dec '23

    Report -

    Our quarter 3 Quarterly Report spans Oct - Dec'23.

  11. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

    News -

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

  12. Drop into the Talk Wellbeing Maylord Orchards Centre

    News -

    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.

  13. Managing Long Term Health Conditions

    News -

    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.

  14. Responding to the NHS Constitution Consultation

    News -

    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.

  15. What to expect when waiting for care

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  16. Hospital Discharge Report

    Report -

    We worked in partnership with Wye Valley NHS Trust to engage with people about a wide range of aspects relating to hospital discharge.

  17. Outpatient Service Engagement

    Report -

    Wye Valley trust are currently reviewing Outpatients services and Healthwatch Herefordshire has undertaken an exercise to ask patients about their experience of using the service in the last 6 months.

  18. Patient Experiences of Outpatient Clinics in Hereford Hospital

    Report -

    From 11 – 22 March 2019, we undertook several Enter & View visits at Hereford County Hospital. We were gathering views and experiences of patients using outpatient clinics at the hospital.

  19. What are the reasons for missed hospital appointments?

    News -

    We are working with Wye Valley Trust to understand why so many patients miss their appointments and are therefore recorded as a DNA (Did Not Attend).

  20. Outpatient Service Engagement

    Report -

    In collaboration with the Outpatient Transformation Team at Wye Valley Trust, we took part in an exercise to ask patients about their experiences of outpatient services.

  21. Age well - Heart Failure Rehabilitation Services

    Report -

    Healthwatch Herefordshire carried out this project in partnership with Wye Valley Trust. We gathered views and experiences of Herefordshire people that have experienced Heart Failure rehabilitation. We looked at ongoing self-management and engagements in Heart Failure care.

  22. Patient Cancer Journey Stories Report

    Report -

    Healthwatch Herefordshire carried out this project in partnership with Wye Valley Trust to gather the views and experiences of Herefordshire people that have experienced Cancer treatment in Herefordshire.