1. Annual Report 2015 - 2016

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    Welcome to our third annual report, covering the April 2015 to March 2016.

  2. Home care - Who Cares?

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    This report is based on 142 responses from residents of Halton receiving domiciliary care services to a survey carried out by Healthwatch Halton between November 2015 and February 2016. The report also includes other feedback gathered from members of the public during the project.

  3. Stress Awareness Month

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  4. Auditory processing disorder awareness day

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  5. International midwifes' day

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  6. International nurses' day

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  7. Volunteers Week

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  8. Pride Month

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  9. Carers Week

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  10. Men's Health Week

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  11. The Samaritans - The big listen

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  12. World Breastfeeding Week

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  13. World Suicide Prevention Day

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  14. World patient safety day

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  15. International week of deaf people

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  16. International day of sign languages

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  17. World Pharmacists' day

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  18. Black history month

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  19. ADHD awareness month (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

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  20. Dyslexia week

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  21. World mental health day

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  22. Developmental language disorder day

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  23. Movember

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  24. National stress awareness day

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  25. National self care week

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  26. Transgender day of remembrance

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  27. Carers' rights day

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  28. International day of persons with disabilities

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  29. International volunteer day

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  30. Coronavirus: advice and guidance

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  31. How to look after your mental health while self-isolating with COVID-19

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    The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our tips to looking after your wellbeing when self-isolating.

  32. HAB meeting 20 January 2022

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    We hold regular meetings with our Committee in public where we discuss what we've been hearing from the public as well as our organisational direction and progress on projects.

  33. Your care, your way – Join Healthwatch’s new campaign

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    Clear, understandable information is important to help you make the right health and care decisions. Join our campaign and have your say on what needs to change.

  34. How are we funded?

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  35. HAB meeting 17 March 2022

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    We hold regular meetings with our Committee in public where we discuss what we've been hearing from the public as well as our organisational direction and progress on projects.

  36. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

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    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  37. HAB meeting 19 May 2022

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    We hold regular meetings with our Committee in public where we discuss what we've been hearing from the public as well as our organisational direction and progress on projects.

  38. Support and treatment for Long Covid

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    It’s easy to feel isolated and alone when struggling with Long Covid, but we are here to help to you find the support and treatment you need.

  39. What is Long Covid

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    Confused about Long Covid? Find out the common symptoms and when to get support.

  40. Our Advisory Board

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    In delivering Healthwatch Halton, we are advised by a Healthwatch Advisory Board drawn from members of the public and local voluntary organisations.

  41. The Big Dental Check-up

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    This report shares local people’s experiences of trying to access NHS dentistry in Halton during 2020/21.

  42. Report highlights difficulties getting NHS dental care in Halton

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    Our latest report, 'The Big Dental Check Up', shows that many people local people continue to struggle to access or afford NHS dental treatment.

  43. Remember to order your repeat prescriptions before the bank holiday

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    The North West’s chief pharmacist is reminding people not to leave it too late to order repeat prescriptions ahead of the four-day Jubilee bank holiday next week.

  44. Our staff

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  45. Advisory Board Meeting

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  46. You can save up to nine lives

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    In 2020 the law around organ donation in England changed to an opt-out system, to enable more people to save more lives. This means that unless you choose to opt out, or are in an excluded group, you will be considered to have agreed to be an organ donor when you die.

  47. Open letter from NHS, charity and community leaders to people with a weakened immune system

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    We join together as NHS and charity leaders to encourage people with a weakened immune system to continue to book in or visit a walk-in centre for their COVID-19 vaccines. All individuals aged 12 years and over who are immunosuppressed are advised to receive a Spring booster dose of the vaccine, typically six months after their last dose.

  48. Advocacy Hub

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    We offer free, confidential and independent advocacy support to Halton residents who need help to have their voice heard in relation to health and social care needs. 

  49. Access to non NHS MS services in Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool and South Sefton

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    It is estimated that at least 1,788 people live with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) across Liverpool, Halton, Knowsley and South Sefton.