1. What is your experience of SEND provision in Halton?

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    It has been eight years since the Children and Families Act 2014 introduced significant changes to the delivery of education, health and social care services to children and young people (aged 0–25) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

    A joint Care Quality Commission/Ofsted inspection of Halton’s SEND provision in March 2017, whilst highlighting examples of good practice and improvement, identified areas for development, setting out specific areas for improvement.

  2. What to expect after being referred for an autism assessment

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    Living with autism affects people in different ways. It can bring strengths and challenges that can affect how comfortable, healthy, and happy you feel. Here's what you should expect from an autism assessment, diagnosis and getting the proper support.

  3. 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.

  4. NHS Complaints Advocacy

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    Although most people using the health service are happy with their care and treatment, things can sometimes go wrong.

  5. Our position on patient transport

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    Getting to healthcare appointments can be impossible for some people – especially those who cannot travel or afford it. Find out what Healthwatch have recommended decision-makers do to improve the situation.

  6. How you make a complaint about primary care services is changing on 1 July 2023

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    You have the right to make a complaint about any aspect of NHS care, treatment or service, and this is written into the NHS Constitution on GOV.UK.

    From 1 July 2023 the way members of the public make a complaint about primary care services to the commissioner is changing.