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Healthwatch England - Patients put off seeking care due to ‘dysfunctional’ NHS admin, warn patient groups and healthcare experts
Healthwatch England have joined The King’s Fund and National Voices in highlighting the scale and impact of poor NHS administration and patient communications.
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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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Introducing our Digital Carers Forum
Following last year’s Carers project, we are now launching our new digital Carers Forum, which is our latest initiative in our ongoing commitment to supporting the Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s All-Age Carers Strategy.
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Important Information Following the Recent Closure of Mental Health and Wellbeing Services
Recent changes at Brighter Futures have led to the closure of three of its mental health and wellbeing support services: Clubhouse Network, Safe Spaces, and Staffordshire Mental Health Helpline.
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Launching our Citizens Involvement Charter
We are excited to announce the launch of our Citizens Involvement Charter, a new initiative which aims to strengthen community engagement and amplify the voices of those within the community.
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Healthwatch England - Appointment agony: Leonora's fight for care
Poor access to GP care is affecting Leonora's health.
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Healthwatch England - Action on vaping after young people speak out
The government's Tobacco and Vapes Bill promises to create a "smoke-free generation", but can more be done to educate young people on…
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Join Healthwatch this February for 'Share for Better Care Week'.
Get involved in a national week of action to help more people have a stronger voice in their care.
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Latest reports and publication
Follow-up Enter and View Visit to The Royal Stoke University Hospital Maternity Unit - 16 October 2024
We organised a joint follow-up Enter & View visit to The Royal Stoke University Hospital Maternity Services with Healthwatch Staffordshire on 16 October 2024. Read all about our joint visit in this report which includes a background and our purpose for the visit, the methodology utilised, an outline of our findings and our recommendations.
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Enter and View Visit to Middleport Medical Practice - 26 November 2024
In November, we conducted a semi-announced visit to Middleport Medical Centre, following feedback that we received earlier in the year from local patients.
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