1. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?

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    We've pulled together a number of services for parents in need of support for their mental health. Read more to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

  2. Pregnancy & Parenting Support Services

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    If you are pregnant or have recently become a parent, here is information about local services who can provide support.

  3. 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.

  4. Making a complaint about a service in Warwickshire

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

  5. Access requirements and reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities

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    If you have a disability, organisations have a duty to take positive steps to make their services as accessible to you as they are to a non-disabled person.

  6. Mental health support in pregnancy and afterwards, for Coventry and Warwickshire residents

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    Find out about support and information available to improve the emotional wellbeing of new parents.

  7. Tell Healthwatch England your story of maternal mental health care

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    Pregnancy is a major life event for any family. It can be joyful and fulfilling but also challenging. Healthwatch England are launching a national survey to understand if care works for new mothers and birthing parents. Share your story.

  8. Preparing for a medical appointment

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    It is not always easy to know what to ask during a medical appointment, or how to get the most out of your time with a health care professional. One decision making tool you may have come across is the BRAN / BRAINS acronym.

  9. Perinatal Mental Health: Warwickshire

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    With one in four people nationally experiencing mental health problems during pregnancy and in the first year following the birth of a child, support from maternity services can significantly impact their mental health and wellbeing.

  10. Report: Perinatal Mental Health

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    Healthwatch heard from 2, 693 people nationally, including 56 people from Warwickshire, between October and December 2022.

  11. 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.

  12. Breastfeeding and Infant Feeding Strategy

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    Between October and November 2023, Healthwatch Warwickshire visited six baby groups to listen to new parents in South Warwickshire talk about their experience of infant feeding support. We presented an overview to the steering group for the new Coventry and Warwickshire infant feeding strategy.

  13. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  14. Do you need help getting to hospital?

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    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  15. Thinking about end of life care for you and your family

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    End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.

  16. Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries

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

  17. 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.

  18. Standing Conference on Patient Voice: Making A Difference

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    A report from our Standing Conference in July 2019.

  19. Patient experience of giving blood during the Coronavirus

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    A case study on what it is like to give blood during the Coronavirus.

  20. Standing Conference November 2017

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

  21. Armed Forces Covenant

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    Healthwatch Warwickshire has signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant.

  22. Healthwatch Warwickshire's Annual Conference 2019

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    On the 17th of October 2019, Healthwatch Warwickshire held our 6th Annual Conference and our first ever Annual General Meeting. This year we held the conference at Leamington Spa Town Hall. The conference focused on the local plans for the NHS.

  23. Healthwatch Warwickshire's Wellbeing Report

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    We have published a report which outlines the findings of our Wellbeing Survey which ran from October to December 2018.

  24. What changes do people want to make to local NHS services in Coventry and Warwickshire?

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    Over 800 people shared their views in Coventry and Warwickshire as part of our “What would you do?” campaign; Read about the findings here.

  25. Guide to NHS Acronyms

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    Are you puzzled by PCNs, confused about CCGs? Here is a guide to some of the NHS acronyms and terms you may have come across:

  26. The Carer's Trust: Support for people who care for others.

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    The Carer's Trust Heart of England can provide information, advice, and support for those with caring responsibilities.

  27. M.E. advocacy service

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    Action For M.E. has opened an advocacy service for people affected by Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) or M.E.

  28. Over 500 people tell Healthwatch Warwickshire what they think would make the NHS better.

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    Warwickshire residents shared their views about how they want local health services to improve.
    We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has shared their feedback with us about the local implementation of the NHS Long Term Plan.

  29. Breast cancer survivor urges people to have their say about NHS in Warwickshire

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    Susan, from Leamington Spa, shares her views and is encouraging others to have their say.

  30. Best practice case study – Walking for Health

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    Healthwatch Warwickshire visited Abbey Medical Centre ‘Walking for Health’ group in Kenilworth to gather information for a best practice case study.

  31. NHS Long Term Plan Published

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    In January 2019, The Government revealed its new NHS Long Term Plan setting out its priorities for the next 10 years.

  32. Warwickshire Pride 2018

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    In August 2018, we attended Warwickshire Pride to gather people's thoughts on Health and Social Care services. We have produced a poster summary of the findings which you can read here:

  33. Healthwatch Warwickshire Hosts Sixth Annual Conference

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    On the 18th of October, we held our 2018 Annual Conference in the Shire Hall Council Chambers in Warwick.

  34. How to access Out of Hospital Services

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    South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust has made a number of changes to the iSPA (integrated single point of access), to help you access Out of Hospital services.

  35. University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire 'We Care' Newsletter

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    University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) have created a newsletter developed to provide useful information for patients and those using hospital services.

  36. Brownsover Medical Centre

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    Read the latest news about Brownsover Medical Centre in Rugby

  37. News Update - March 2018

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    Read our March 2018 update here.

  38. WCC – important advice for periods of cold weather

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    Warwickshire County Council has issued advice for especially cold weather.

  39. Keeping well during the winter

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    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.

  40. Rights to Access Project (RAP): Homelessness

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    A summary of our Rights to Access Healthcare Project.

  41. Falls prevention in hospital: a guide for patients, their families and carers

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    Information to help prevent serious injury caused by older people tripping or falling when they are in hospital.

  42. Hip fracture care: 12 questions to ask

    Advice and Information -

    A guide produced by the National Hip Fracture Database for patients who have fractured their hip, and their families and carers.

  43. Strong bones after 50: Fracture liaison services explained

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    Information for patients and carers for supporting older people who have broken a bone following a fall.

  44. Help available to make a complaint

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    Making a complaint can seem like a daunting or overwhelming task. Help is available if you would like support with the process.

  45. Learning Disability Annual Health Checks

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    Learn more about Annual Health Checks for people with Learning Disabilities.