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Healthwatch report calls for improvements in Hospital discharge.
A joint report by Healthwatch Halton and Healthwatch Warrington has called for improvements when patients are discharged from hospital.
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Share your experiences of Pharmacy First
What is your experience of using the new Pharmacy First scheme? We want to hear your story.
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Deaf and hard of hearing people's healthcare experiences
It's important that deaf and hard-of-hearing people can get information in an accessible way. But feedback suggests not all services are complying with key legislation.
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Share your feedback to improve care in your community
‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch and the Care Quality Commission, addresses health inequalities across England.
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Visit your local pharmacy first for seven minor conditions
From 31 January, people across Cheshire & Merseyside can pop down to their local pharmacy for help with seven minor conditions which would previously have required a GP appointment.
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Third of people in England lack confidence they can access critical NHS services
New research from Healthwatch England shows worryingly low public confidence in being able to access NHS services. A third of adults in England lack confidence that they can access timely care, including GP services, mental health support and hospital…
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Am I seeing a physician associate or a doctor?
The NHS plans to triple the number of physician associates it employs. But how much do patients know about this role, and how can their role be…
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Up to 1.5 million disabled people could be missing out on social care support
According to estimates by Healthwatch England, up to 1.5 million working-age disabled people in England could need social care support but are not…
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Views wanted from people with long term health conditions
One Halton is keen to understand how adults with physical long-term conditions are supported to manage their mental health alongside their physical…
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Healthwatch report calls for improvements in Hospital discharge.
A joint report by Healthwatch Halton and Healthwatch Warrington has called for improvements when patients are discharged from hospital.
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Whiston Hospital Children's A&E department Listening Event - 29 April 2024
On 29 April 2024, Healthwatch Halton, Healthwatch Knowsley and Healthwatch St Helens carried out a joint visit to the Children's A&E department at Whiston Hospital to gather the views of people making use of the service.
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