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Over 30,000 people share their views on how to improve their local NHS - thank you!
From picnics in the park to campervans in the countryside – Healthwatch teams across the country have been using innovative ways to reach local people to find out what they would do to improve health services in their area.
8 July 2019
News
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Dementia carer: As a carer I get just 3 hours’ sleep a day
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
1 July 2019
Blog
Why it’s important to review the care of people with dementia
Read our latest research to find out if people with dementia are getting the support they need.
1 July 2019
Report
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A real example of how dementia care is affected by poor financial aid
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.
1 July 2019
Blog
David with his wife Georgina
Why it's important to review the care of people with dementia
Read a summary of our latest research to find out if people with dementia are getting the support they need.
1 July 2019
News
Social care worker speaking to a lady in her home
Our response to the ADASS 2019 budget survey report
Latest ADASS report highlights the social care challenge faced by local councils as their budgets continue to be stretched as well calling out the Government on the delay to publishing a social care Green Paper. Read our response.
26 June 2019
Response
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Our response to Health Select Committee's report on proposed legislative changes to the way the NHS in England is run
Proposed legislative changes to the way the NHS in England is run have been welcomed today by an influential cross-party group of MPs.
24 June 2019
Response
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What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?
Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.
24 June 2019
Advice and Information
Elderly woman at the dentist
Our response to CQC report on oral care in care homes
New report from CQC highlights the need for better support for residents in care homes and more training for staff to help people look after their oral health.
24 June 2019
Response
What does NHS data about complaints tell us?
The NHS regularly publishes data about the number of written complaints, but we want to know if every complaint is being recorded and used as an opportunity to learn.
19 June 2019
Blog
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Seven pieces of information that you should expect to receive after being diagnosed with dementia
Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis.
12 June 2019
Advice and Information
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Thinking about end of life care for you and your family
End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.
11 June 2019
Advice and Information