1. The AskSARA website could make life easier for you.

    Advice and Information -

    A new website called AskSARA has been launched in Warwickshire that shows people gadgets and solutions that can make life easier for them.

  2. Making a complaint about social care services – what to expect

    Advice and Information -

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

  3. Keeping well during the winter

    Advice and Information -

    Cold weather can make some health problems worse and even lead to serious complications, especially if you are older, or if you have a long-term condition.

  4. See, Hear, Act

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    See, Hear, Act is Warwickshire County Council’s process for continual improvement of the quality of care throughout Warwickshire.

  5. Visits to care providers

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    Visiting providers of health and social care services is the most hands-on way that any local Healthwatch has to ensure that local services are fit for purpose.

  6. Making a complaint about a service in Warwickshire

    Advice and Information -

    Details of who to contact for complaints about health and social care services in Warwickshire.

  7. Warwickshire Care Services Directory

    Advice and Information -

    The Warwickshire Adult Care and Support Services Guide can help you find care and support in Warwickshire.

  8. Caring for the Carers

    Advice and Information -

    Find out about support services available to Carers.

  9. Learning Disability Week 2021

    News -

    This year’s Learning Disability Week is 14 - 20 June, with a focus on art and creativity.

  10. Carers Trust Heart of England Carers’ Voice

    News -

    Find out more about Carers Voice Coventry and Warwickshire.

  11. Carers – Understanding your health and wellbeing needs

    Report -

    Read the report from our recent Carers' project.

  12. Do you enjoy driving, have some time you would be willing to offer and want to give back to the Community?

    News -

    Find out more about the Volunteer Drivers Scheme

  13. Summary of the Health and Social Care charging reforms (Building Back Better)

    Report -

    Find out more about the Government's plans to reform the funding of Adult Social Care.

  14. How feedback on Adult Social Care Services in Warwickshire can make a difference.

    Report -

    In April 2023 we held an online event for residents of Warwickshire who use Adult Social Care Services, or care for someone who does.

  15. Healthwatch Warwickshire in Rugby

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    Healthwatch Warwickshire is holding events in Rugby this October to address local need for services such as Doctors, Dentists, Urgent Care and Care at Home.

  16. Engagement and Outreach in South Warwickshire

    News -

    Read our report on what we have been hearing in South Warwickshire from staff and residents at Orbit properties.

  17. What should you expect from home care services?

    Advice and Information -

    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  18. Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Long Term Plan Report

    Report -

    Find out about Healthwatch Warwickshire's engagement work related to the NHS Long term plan in 2019.

  19. Leeds Becket University Review of Healthwatch Warwickshire

    Report -

    “Great advocates for people in their community”

  20. Good Engagement Charter

    Report -

    Our Engagement Charter sets good practice for when patients, carers and members of the public are asked to give their views, or get involved in their services.

  21. Seeking Community Views

    News -

    We love to hear from you directly, when you get in touch to share your experiences.

  22. 111 First - A new way of accessing urgent and emergency medical care.

    Advice and Information -

    To help hospitals cope with winter pressures and also keep patients and staff safe whilst Covid-19 remains in circulation, there is a new way of accessing urgent and emergency care in Warwickshire.

  23. Video recording from WCC Adult Social Care & Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee

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    Chris Bain, Chief Executive of Healthwatch Warwickshire presented the findings of our Covid-19 survey to the Warwickshire County Council - Adult Social Care & Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (OSC).

  24. Shipston Health and Wellbeing Centre - views from the public

    Report -

    We asked the local people of Shipston and the surrounding villages on their feelings towards the proposed development of a Health and Wellbeing Centre.

  25. Help Shape Services for Informal Carers in Warwickshire

    News -

    An opportunity to use your experiences of caring for a family member, friend or neighbour to help improve services.

  26. Health and Social Care Forum June 2022: Opportunities for the Voluntary and Community Sector within the new ICS

    Advice and Information -

    The Health and Care Act has received Royal Ascent and the launch date for the new Integrated Care System is July 1 2022.

  27. What is the Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care System?

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    All over the UK, your local NHS organisations have joined forces with local councils.

  28. Looking for information?

    Advice and Information -

    Information can be found here on who to contact in a crisis, A&E waiting times, how to find a Walk in Centre, cost of living support and more.

  29. Health Visiting in Warwickshire

    News -

    Have your say on the Health Visiting service in Warwickshire.

  30. Have your say on new rights for patients

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    The Government has launched a consultation on the NHS Constitution, which sets out your
    rights as an NHS patient. Read why it's important to have your say.

  31. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

    Advice and Information -

    Find out more about your rights to access primary care, and what do to if you are refused the right to register with a GP.

  32. Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries

    Advice and Information -

    Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.

  33. Do you need help travelling to NHS services? Find out about transport options.

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  34. Patient Participation Group (PPG) Awareness Week

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    Patient Participation Group (PPG) Awareness Week aims to promote the role and benefits of PPGs, to create more understanding of the value of true patient participation, and also to promote the support available from N.A.P.P.

  35. Standing Conference on Patient Voice: Making A Difference

    Report -

    A report from our Standing Conference in July 2019.

  36. Patient Participation and Changes to Primary Care (PCN Survey)

    Report -

    Healthwatch Warwickshire aims to ensure that the
    lived experience of people is considered - in
    light of recent changes taking place within NHS
    services, including the introduction of ‘Primary
    Care Networks’.

  37. Standing Conference November 2017

    Report -

    On 25th November 2017, we held our first Standing Conference on Consumer Voice

  38. GP Patient Experience Review 2015 to 2017

    Report -

    Between February 2015 and March 2017, we conducted an in-depth assessment of patient experience at the 82 GP practices across Warwickshire.

  39. Armed Forces Covenant

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    Healthwatch Warwickshire has signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant.