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Our public Committee Meeting September 2019 supporting materials
Take a look at our papers for our September Committee Meeting.
28 August 2019
Report
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Shortlist showcase - Championing diversity and inclusion
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.
27 August 2019
News
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How to solve a problem like social care?
42% of people we polled support using general taxation to fund social care. Jacob Lant, Head of Policy at Healthwatch England reflects on the public’s increasing desire for a social care solution.
15 August 2019
Response
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Healthwatch Network Awards 2019 shortlist announced
After receiving over 145 entries, we are pleased to announce the finalists for the Healthwatch Network Awards 2019.
12 August 2019
News
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What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?
It’s vital that when it’s time for you to leave hospital, you have all the medication, information and support in place to help you keep getting better.
5 August 2019
Advice and Information
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People want more control and choice over health decisions
Nearly 700 people in Birmingham and Solihull told their local Healthwatch about the changes that they would like to see made to their local NHS after the Government's promise to invest billions into services. Read what people said.
1 August 2019
Blog
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North Central London residents tell us they want to see GP waiting times cut
Local Healthwatch asked the people of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington '#WhatWouldYouDo to improve local services?'
30 July 2019
News
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Six ways health services can improve waiting rooms
Here are six steps that people have told us health and social care services can take to provide a better environment while they wait.
29 July 2019
Advice and Information
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How easy to use are services if you have a sensory impairment?
In the UK, almost 2 million people are living with sight loss. Find out what people have told us it is like using NHS services when you have a sensory impairment or loss.
29 July 2019
News
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Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries
Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.
29 July 2019
Advice and Information
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How can services learn from people’s experience of A&E?
High quality care is people’s top priority when visiting A&E, not how long they need to wait. So how can emergency care services learn from people’s experiences?
24 July 2019
News
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People call for more flexible hours in NHS services
Residents in Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes believe there should be better access to health and community services, with flexible support available around the clock, to allow working people to get the support they need. Read the full report.
22 July 2019
News