1. Preparing for a medical appointment

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  2. Ovarian Cancer Awareness

    Advice and Information -

    Around 7,500 people are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year.
    The sooner ovarian cancer is detected, the easier it is to treat.
    Find out how to recognise the symptoms, what treatment is available and what you can expect from an appointment.

  3. Endometriosis Awareness

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    Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows in other places, such as the ovaries, fallopian tubes, on the bladder or around the pelvis. It can affect people who have periods, at any age.

  4. Healthwatch Warwickshire in Rugby

    News -

    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.

  5. Menopause and Perimenopause

    Advice and Information -

    Support and information during the menopause and perimenopause.

  6. What you told us about Menopause support services in Warwickshire

    News -

    Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences of care during the menopause and perimenopause.
    We heard 314 responses to our survey between September and December 2023.

  7. What is it like for Deaf people accessing health care in Warwickshire?

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    Following our survey in 2022, we spoke to four Deaf people about what it is like for them accessing health care in and around Warwickshire. Gillian, Shane and Terry are pictured below.

  8. 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.

  9. What we heard at our Health and Social Care Forum: State of Care in Rugby

    Report -

    On 18 October 2023, we held a Health and Social Care Forum on the ‘State of Care in Rugby’ at Benn Hall, Rugby. There were 120 attendees who provided over 150 comments.
    Our Engagement and Outreach Officer for Rugby, Vina, is pictured welcoming people to the event.

  10. Are you a UK Armed Forces Veteran living in North Warwickshire, Nuneaton or Bedworth?

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    From January 2024, Healthwatch Warwickshire will be asking for ex-armed forces veterans across North Warwickshire, Nuneaton and Bedworth to tell us about your experiences of visiting GPs and other health care professionals, and taking care of your health.

    We are working with the WCC Armed Forces Covenant Officer and other partners to understand and improve access to primary care, including to physical health checks, for people who have previously served in the UK Armed Forces.

  11. Can I access my GP records online?

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    From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in your record and how to access it.