1. Where can I find support when someone has died

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  2. Coronavirus advice for people experiencing homelessness

    News -

    Groundswell has developed resources to support people experiencing homelessness during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

  3. Support and advice on energy bills is available from Act on Energy

    Advice and Information -

    Did you know you do not have to struggle to pay your energy bills in these uncertain times?
    The government has released guidance to help residents who may be unable to pay their bills due to job losses, reduced pay, or higher usage.

  4. Grant funding available to help mental health services respond to the coronavirus pandemic

    News -

    The coronavirus pandemic means that more people, either with or without an existing mental health problem, are seeking support for their mental health.

  5. Visits to care providers

    Blog -

    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. How has Covid-19 affected the health and wellbeing of people in Coventry and Warwickshire?

    Report -

    1,117 people told us about their experiences of health and care at the height of the pandemic. Read our report on how Covid-19 has affected people in Coventry and Warwickshire.

  7. Care home conversations during lockdown

    News -

    Healthwatch Warwickshire undertook a project to offer support to Care Homes during the winter of 2020 to 2021.

  8. New Barnardo's helpline

    News -

    Barnardo’s has launched a new support service specifically for Black, Asian, and minority ethnic children, young people and their families impacted by Covid-19.

  9. 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.

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

    Blog -

    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).

  11. Update from Dr Shade Agboola, Director of Public Health Warwickshire

    News -

    Dr Shade Agboola talks about the opening of the new rapid Covid-19 test centre in Stratford for people without symptoms of Covid-19.

  12. Do you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine?

    Advice and Information -

    What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme; including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important

  13. January 2021 Update

    News -

    Take a look at our Newsletter Update from January 2021.

  14. Volunteer's vaccination experience

    Blog -

    Read about the experience of one of our volunteers having her first Covid-19 vaccination.

  15. Joanne's experience of getting her Covid-19 vaccination

    Blog -

    Joanne Finney, a Grapevine Trustee, talks about her experience as someone with Down’s Syndrome receiving their COVID-19 vaccine

  16. Director of Public Health Annual Report

    News -

    'Directors of Public Health have a statutory requirement to write an annual report on the health of their population.'

  17. Brunswick Hub Long Covid Support Group

    News -

    Have you been left with some long term effects from Covid-19?

  18. April 2021 Update

    News -

    Take a look at our Newsletter Update from April 2021.

  19. Learning Disability Week 2021

    News -

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

  20. Our 2020-2021 Annual Report

    Report -

    Read about how Healthwatch Warwickshire responded to this past year's challenges.

  21. Covid vaccination walk-in clinics

    News -

    Find out about pop-up vaccination clinics across Coventry and Warwickshire.

  22. Self-isolation removed for double-jabbed close contacts

    News -

    Covid isolation rules have changed for England

  23. How to make the most of virtual consultations

    Advice and Information -

    Tips on how to be prepared for, and make the most of video and phone appointments.

  24. Health system in Coventry and Warwickshire delivers booster programme expansion

    News -

    The NHS in Coventry and Warwickshire is offering every adult the chance to book a booster by the end of the year.

  25. Confirmatory PCR tests to be temporarily suspended for positive LFT results

    News -

    The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has announced temporary changes to confirmatory PCR tests, to come into effect on 11th January 2022.