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Signposting in Circles - Michael's Story
Currently, with winter approaching, there is an abundance of social media infographics informing people on where to go for the right care, at the right place. The NHS 111 service offers advice and guidance on the most appropriate local service for their…
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Prescription problems - Chloe's story
A local formulary is a list of medicines that are approved for use and are able to be prescribed by healthcare professionals, such as a GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner within local healthcare services. However, these preferred prescribing lists can…
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Together We Thrive: showcasing SEND support in Stoke-on-Trent
We’re excited to share that we’ll be at the Together We Thrive event on 7th November, showcasing our SEND support services.
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Share Your Experiences with Perinatal Mental Health Services
We're conducting a survey to learn more about parents' experiences with their mental health and maternity services throughout the perinatal period.
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Women in England want at home cervical screening tests on the NHS
Our new research calls for a more personalised approach to cervical screening to help the NHS meet its ambition to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.
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Tell us: Are you getting the eye care you need
Complete our short survey and help the NHS hear if you are getting the right help to prevent or deal with sight problems.
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Healthwatch England on NHS travel troubles: Five barriers patients face getting to appointments
Each year, people travel to millions of NHS appointments. But with growing pressure on local health services and the high cost of living, travelling…
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Temporary closures add to crisis in community pharmacies - Healthwatch England
New Freedom of Information findings reveal a worrying picture of pharmacy closures across England, hitting older people and rural communities the…
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What would make your eye care better? - Healthwatch England
This National Eye Health Week, we want to find out how eye care can work better for you. Here, Linda and Aubrey tell us what is and isn't…
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Latest reports and publication
Pharmacy First
Pharmacy First was launched in January 2024 and enabled a range of minor ailments to be treated by local pharmacists rather than requiring a GP appointment. The service aims to free up GPs to be able to treat those with more serious ailments and those with long-term health conditions.
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Enter and View Visit to The Haywood Hospital Walk-in Centre - 4 July 2024
We supported Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) to gather patient experiences of the Haywood Hospital Walk-in Centre through a combined Quality Standards Assurance Visit (QSAV) and Enter and View visit.
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