1. What is adult social care?

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    Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

  2. Shining a light on the struggles surrounding social care

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    Social care support changes people’s lives but sadly, not everyone gets the support they need. We want to understand what life is like when you can’t get support or if the support you get just isn’t enough.

  3. Take part in the NIHR unmet health and care needs in people aged 60 and over survey.

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    The National Institute for Health and Social Care Research Innovation Observatory is currently seeking views about areas of unmet health and care needs in people aged 60 and over.

  4. Getting social care right starts with good information and advice

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    Would you know where to turn for social care support? New polling finds over 40% of people don’t. This confusion can result in people not getting the care they need. Read our latest findings.

  5. Making a complaint about social care services – what should you expect

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    Here we look at six things you should expect when making a complaint about social care services

  6. How should social care support you?

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    People have told us they want to feel listened to and involved in decisions about their social care. Here are six things you should expect from care services, according to guidelines.

  7. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

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    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch and the Care Quality Commission, addresses health inequalities across England.

  8. Warrington Hospital Ward visits

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    Report on a joint visit to wards at WarringtonHospital in June 2019 with Healthwatch Warrington.

    Involved in the visit were staff and volunteers from Healthwatch Halton and Healthwatch Warrington

  9. Whiston Hospital Ward Visits

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    Report on a joint visit to wards at Whiston Hospital in May 2019.

    Involved in the visit were staff and volunteers from Healthwatch Halton, Healthwatch Knowsley and Healthwatch St Helens.

  10. Warrington & Halton Hospitals Ward Visits

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    On 22 November and 11 December 2018, members of our Enter & View team visited Warrington and Halton Hospitals Foundation Trust to carry out Enter & View visits to wards A5 and C23 at Warrington Hospital and wards B1 and B3 at Halton Hospital.

  11. Trewan House Care Home

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    Report on our visit to Trewan House on 21 November 2018

  12. Halton View Care Home

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    Report on our visit to Halton View Care Home on 16 October 2018

  13. Norton Lodge Care Home report

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    Report on our visit to Norton Lodge on 12 September 2018

  14. Brooker Centre report

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    Report on our visit to the Brooker Centre on 25 July 2018

  15. Ferndale Court - January 2024

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    Report on our visit to Ferndale Court on 9 January 2024.

  16. Halton View Care Home - January 2024

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    Report on our visit to Halton View Care Home on 17 January 2024.