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How much funding has your Healthwatch received this year?
Find out how much funding your local Healthwatch receives to help you have your say on important health and social care issues.
4 December 2017
News
Not enough information available for patients to find an NHS dentist
Research conducted by The Times has raised questions about access to NHS dentistry services across England.
According to their analysis, half of dental surgeries (48%) with information on NHS Choices about whether they have space for new people, currently don’t have any capacity for additional adult patients.
30 November 2017
Response
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6,800 young people were asked about their mental health. What did they say?
Around 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health issue this year. It's not surprising that two thirds of the Healthwatch network have found that their communities want to see improvements to mental health support.
30 November 2017
News
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Council plans threaten future of Healthwatch Staffordshire
Proposals published by Staffordshire County Council could seriously damage the ability of local residents to have their say on the running of hospitals, GP surgeries and care homes across the county.
28 November 2017
News
Our letter to Staffordshire County Council regarding the reduction of Healthwatch Staffordshire's budget
Proposals published by Staffordshire County Council could seriously damage the ability of local residents to have their say on the running of hospitals, GP surgeries and care homes across the county.
Staffordshire County Council has announced today its intention to reduce the budget for the local Healthwatch from £415,000 to £210,000 - a cut of 50%.
27 November 2017
Response
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Four ways carers told us they can be better supported
Carers play a vital role in supporting people who are frail, ill or disabled, but, in doing so, they often become vulnerable themselves. Find out four ways carers want to be better supported.
24 November 2017
News
New statistics show Mandate discharge target goes unmet
NHS England has released new statistics that show target to reduce delayed transfers of care to 3.5% has not been met.
In March the Department of Health published what it wants the NHS to deliver over the next 12 months, including a new target to reduce the delays people can face when leaving hospital.
23 November 2017
Response
Many side effects are not reported
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
Advice and Information
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Tell us your views to help improve social care
With social care services under pressure, the Government has announced it will publish a Green Paper on social care next summer.
16 November 2017
News
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Tired of explaining: the experiences of people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
When Healthwatch Trafford spoke to people with ME and CFS, they found that over 76% felt their GP didn’t understand their condition. Find out how they think support could be improved.
16 November 2017
News
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Fewer hospital appointments missed thanks to one simple idea
Find out how one simple suggestion from deaf people in Dudley led to a better experience of visiting hospital.
10 November 2017
News
Our response to NHS England's delayed transfers of care statistics for September
Latest monthly data from NHS England shows that the proportion of delays caused by issues relating to social care have increased.
The latest statistics show that although the total number of delayed transfers of care have decreased, the proportion of delays caused by issues relating to social care have increased.
9 November 2017
Response