1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Hip fracture care: 12 questions to ask

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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. Standing Conference on Patient Voice: Making A Difference

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    A report from our Standing Conference in July 2019.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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: