1. What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

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    Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Take part in our dental survey

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    Part of our role at Healthwatch Halton is to understand the experiences of people who are using services and to give people an opportunity to speak up and have their voices heard.
    On this occasion, we are interested in hearing from Halton residents about dentistry services and your experiences of getting appointments plus the costs of treatment at NHS Dentists.

  5. NHS Dentistry in Halton update report

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    Access to an NHS Dentist in Halton is one of the main issues people contact us about. Read our report about the issues facing people looking to access NHS dental care and find out what changes Healthwatch would like to see.

  6. What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK

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    For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.

  7. Third of people in England lack confidence they can access critical NHS services

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    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 care. Read the findings and the calls for action.

  8. NHS outlines how it will help improve access to GP practices across Cheshire and Merseyside

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    ​​​​​​​A new report sets out NHS Cheshire and Merseyside’s plan for improving access and making it easier and simpler for patients to access the care they need, and supporting GP practices to manage demand and capacity through a range of additional measures. In 2023/24 this will be supported by a total of £90 million investment in primary care general practice and related measures contained in the plan.

  9. What the new dental recovery plan means for you

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    Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need.

  10. Help set our priorities for the next year!

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    We want to hear what matters to you and what areas of health and social care you think we should focus on for the year ahead. We are also giving you the chance to win a £25 gift voucher!

  11. Top 10 ways to get the most out of your next dental appointment

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    How can I get the most out of my next visit to the dentist? Take a look at our tips to help you prepare for your appointment and make sure you understand your treatment and how much it will cost.

  12. New NHS waiting times figures – Healthwatch England response

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    Two-thirds fewer people were waiting for more than two years for elective care in April, new figures have shown.

  13. Annual report 2021-22

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    We’re delighted to publish our annual report for 2021 - 2022. Find out what we’ve done in the past year to champion what matters to you.

  14. Conflicts of interest policy

    Report -

    Find out how we manage conflicts of interest for our staff, Board members and volunteers.

  15. Annual Report 2020 - 2021

    Report -

    We’re delighted to publish our annual report for 2020 - 2021.

  16. Annual Report 2019 - 2020

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    We’re delighted to publish our annual report for 2019 - 2020, covering 1 April 2019 – 31 March 2020

  17. Annual Report 2017 - 2018

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    Welcome to our fifth annual report, covering the April 2017 to March 2018

  18. Annual Report 2016 - 2017

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    Welcome to our fourth annual report, covering the April 2016 to March 2017

  19. Annual Report 2015 - 2016

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

  20. Annual Report 2014 - 2015

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    Welcome to our second annual report, covering the April 2014 to March 2015.

  21. Annual Report 2013 - 2014

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    Welcome to our first annual report, covering the April 2013 to March 2014

  22. Faster progress needed to tackle barriers to care.

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    A new Healthwatch report, looking at health and social care from the patients' perspective, has warned that we risk "a two-tier health and care system" unless the NHS takes faster action to tackle access issues.

  23. Make a complaint about Healthwatch Halton

    Advice and Information -

    Engaging Communities Solutions (CIC) is contracted by Halton Borough Council to deliver Healthwatch Halton. Individuals and organisations have the right to express their views about the performance of Healthwatch Halton and the way in which it conducts its business.

  24. 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.