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. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  8. Community Pharmacy Consultation Service

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    We conducted semi-structured interviews with GPs/GP practice staff from Hereford Medical Group, community pharmacy teams, and patients to evaluate the Community Pharmacy Consultation Service (CPCS).