1. What is adult social care?

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    Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

  2. Falls Prevention

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    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.

  3. Living with and Beyond Cancer

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    The Living With and Beyond Cancer team of Wye Valley Trust and Macmillan jointly hosted two focus groups in Hereford with Healthwatch, for people who have or have had cancer and family and friends to share their experiences and views on cancer care.

  4. Home from Hospital Report

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    Healthwatch Herefordshire shared our findings from those who received a service from the Home from Hospital pilot that was co-ordinated by Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire in 2023.

  5. 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.

  6. What should you expect from home care services?

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    Five things you should expect from home care, domiciliary care or help in the home.

  7. Healthwatch Bids Farewell to Director

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    At the end of August, Healthwatch Herefordshire bids farewell to one of its Directors, Richard Kelly.

  8. Reasonable Adjustments -Autism

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    Healthwatch have created reasonable adjustment guidance for those with autism.

  9. 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.

  10. Share your ADHD Story with Healthwatch

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    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.

  11. Hear Our Voices Report

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    Together with 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.