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Students from Hereford College of Arts used their artistic talents to design posters to raise awareness of the risks of vaping to young people. -
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Healthwatch will be celebrating co-production week with the public by holding a series of events in Herefordshire, culminating in the exciting launch of 10,000 Stories at lunchtime on Friday 5th July at The Oval, South Wye Hereford. -
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Work experience student Helena enjoyed an interesting week with the team at Healthwatch. -
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Welcome to this year's Annual Report for 2023-2024 which provides an overview of our work and highlights some of our key projects and the impact of our work over the past year. -
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Healthwatch Herefordshire were commissioned by Taurus Healthcare in May 2024 to carry out a 6-week public consultation on a proposed change to the urgent out of hours GP service in regards to moving the service to a new location in Autumn 2024. This report details the findings of that consultation. -
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The Research Engagement Network 2 (REN2) project seeks to establish a health, wellbeing and care participation function and resource for Herefordshire. This interim report provides an overview of the Phase 1 REN2 activities and presents the findings from the focus groups involved, emphasizing the value and importance of co-production and public participation. -
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Hear Our Voices is a way for people with a learning disability and their supporters to get together in a relaxed environment. These events bring together people who like speaking up and explore ways that they can make a difference and help build confidence, connections and skills.
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Read all about the project work, activity, impact and engagement of the Healthwatch Team. -
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A poll of 1,504 working-age disabled adults found that 28% have never accessed social care or other support despite potentially being eligible. We call for a fully funded, long-term plan to reform social care. -
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The British Medical Association has announced today that GPs will start capping appointments in an immediate work-to-rule action following a dispute over funding levels. Read Healthwatch England's response. -
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As our 10,000 Stories initiative gets well underway across Herefordshire, we talk with Simone Thompson - Herefordshire Together Program Manager about where the idea came from and what it’s all about. -
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At Healthwatch Herefordshire our volunteers are the heartbeat of our mission to improve health and social care services for everyone in Herefordshire. Read volunteer Muriel's story and find out how she is making a difference in her role as a Wellness Watcher. -
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Lord Darzi’s Independent Investigation of the NHS highlights the NHS's problems but presents a chance for change. -
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Cervical screening, previously known as a smear test, saves over 4,000 lives every year in the UK. However, some women find it uncomfortable, so it's important to know what support is available and what adjustments you can request. -
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Healthwatch engaged Herefordshire communities to raise awareness of health and social care research and promote how people can get involved. -
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New Freedom of Information findings reveal a worrying picture of pharmacy closures across England, hitting older people and rural communities the hardest. Read our research to find out more. -
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An increase in feedback to Healthwatch Herefordshire about the realities of being a carer in Herefordshire led us to conduct some research into the lives of carers. -
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The Government has launched a public consultation for a new 10-year plan for the NHS. Find out why you should have your say. -
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In the UK, approximately 1.5 million people have a learning disability. Many people with learning disabilities find it difficult to learn, develop new skills, understand information and interact with other people. Therefore, accessing the support they need to live as independently as possible is crucial.
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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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Almost two decades after the public lost their right to register permanently with an NHS dentist, our new research shows two-thirds believe this right exists. Find out more about our findings and calls for dental reform.
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The Government has announced steps to improve the performance of the NHS, including a league table so that the public can see the best and worst performing NHS providers.
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The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care. -
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Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most out of your GP appointment. -
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Five things you should expect from home care, domiciliary care or help in the home. -
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How can I get the most out of my next visit to the dentist? Take a look at our tips to help you prepare for your appointment and make sure you understand your treatment and how much it will cost. -
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