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Care homes: understanding your rights
Choosing a care home can be daunting and it's important to have the right information. Find out more about your rights and how to complain if you are not happy.
21 November 2018
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Four questions to get the most out of conversations with your Doctor
Feel in control of your healthcare with these four questions and make a decision that's right for you.
12 November 2018
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Work in the NHS? Five ways to let people know you’re using their views to improve care
Every year, NHS and social care staff receive millions of pieces of feedback from those using services. Read these top tips to help ensure people know how you are using their feedback to improve care.
22 August 2018
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Making a complaint about social care services – what should you expect?
Here we look at six things you should expect when making a complaint about social care services.
19 July 2018
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What does good mental health care look like?
Over a million adults in England are currently in contact with mental health services but what should you expect when it comes to the care you receive?
18 May 2018
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How to look after yourself whilst caring for someone else
Each day 6,000 people become carers. Looking after a loved one can be physically and emotionally exhausting so it's vital that carers get support. Find out how carers can make sure they look after themselves, whilst also taking care of somebody else.
24 April 2018
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Six things you should expect from social care support
People have told us they want to feel listened to and involved in decisions about their social care. Here are six things you should expect from care services, according to new guidelines.
23 April 2018
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Making sure medicine is safe for everyone
Have you or a family member had a side effect after taking medicines? Find out why it's important to share your experience to make medicine safer for everyone.
23 November 2017
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What should you expect from home care services?
The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?
29 August 2017
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Five steps to follow when choosing a care home
Finding the best care home for you or a loved one can be difficult. We’ve pulled together some of the best tips provided by the NHS and other organisations in England to help you make the right choice.
15 August 2017
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The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services
A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.
31 July 2017
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Four ways GP practices can become dementia friendly
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.
17 April 2017