1. What would you do to make dementia support better?

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    Share your views to help improve care for people with dementia in your community.

  2. Early diagnosis: The key to improving support for people affected by dementia

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    A man whose wife has dementia shares his views about what would make care better.

  3. What should you expect after a dementia diagnosis

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    Receiving a dementia diagnosis can be a life-changing event, but knowing what support is available to you and what steps to take next can help you or a loved one process the diagnosis and plan for the future.

  4. Why it's important to review the care of people with dementia

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    Read a summary of our latest research to find out if people with dementia are getting the support they need.

  5. A real example of how dementia care is affected by poor financial aid

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    Simon and his family were self-funding his care in a local care home, who were supporting him well with his dementia. However, in 2017 their funds began to run low and they were approaching the £23,250 threshold.

  6. Dementia carer: As a carer I get just 3 hours’ sleep a day

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    Our new report looks at why it is important to review the care of people with dementia. With new research indicating that people with dementia are not always getting the support they need, David shares his experience of caring for his wife.

  7. Why it’s important to review the care of people with dementia

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    Read our latest research to find out if people with dementia are getting the support they need.

  8. Shortlist showcase - Championing diversity and inclusion

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    With a diverse population, it’s important that local services understand what their communities need, and that they don’t try and follow a one size fits all approach. Take a look at who has been shortlisted for our Diversity and Inclusion award.

  9. What people have told us about health and social care: April to June 2019

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    Find out what the public have been telling us about health and social care from April to June this year.

  10. Our response to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman's annual review of adult social care complaints

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    The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman's Annual Review of Adult Social Care Complaints has revealed it is investigating a greater proportion of complaints than previous years. Read our response in full.

  11. There and back - what people tell us about their experiences of travelling to and from NHS services

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    Find out what's working well for people and what needs to improve when it comes to people's experiences of travelling to and from NHS appointments, in our new briefing.

  12. More focus needed on how people travel to and from NHS services

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    Together with two leading charities, we are raising awareness of the issues people facing travelling to and from NHS services. We will be working with NHS England to support their new national review of the links between the NHS and local transport.

  13. Four ways GP practices can become dementia friendly

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    Find out how one local Healthwatch has been showing GP practices how small changes can make a big difference to patients’ experiences of visiting the doctor.

  14. Healthwatch 2019 Network Award Winners announced

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    Find out about our celebration of the contribution made by local staff and volunteers who helped gather more than half a million people's views last year.

  15. Man with dementia leads improvements to care for people in Shropshire

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    A Shropshire man with dementia has been using his experiences to help improve support for local people with the disease.

  16. Care home manager shares: “Don’t be afraid to tell us where we’re going wrong!”

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    The manager of a care home in Devon tells us that feedback from her residents’ loved ones has helped to provide the best possible level of care.

  17. What do people think of dementia services?

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    With cases of dementia on the rise, it's more important than ever that services give people the support they need. Read our briefing to find out what people have told local Healthwatch about their experiences of care.

  18. Every Voice Matters - our Annual Report to Parliament 2015-16

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    Published today, Every Voice Matters, our Annual Report to Parliament 2015-16, outlines how together we are putting people at the heart of care.

  19. Working together to help improve the lives of people with dementia and their carers

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    Find out how Healthwatch Wiltshire worked with other organisations to improve dementia care, winning them the awards for 'The impact we make with partners' at this year's Healthwatch network awards.

  20. Dementia services - findings from the Healthwatch network

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    Over the past year local Healthwatch have spoken to people across the country about their experiences of dementia care - from help provided by GPs and pharmacists to support offered through hospitals and social care.

  21. Healthwatch Network Awards 2021: Shortlist announced

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    Find out who’s in the running for a Healthwatch network award this year