1. 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.

  2. Should I see a pharmacist instead of a doctor?

    Advice and Information -

    ​​​​​​​Avoid the wait at the GP and know when to visit your pharmacist instead. Look at how your pharmacist can help you.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment Report Published

    Report -

    Residents and pharmacists across Warwickshire and Coventry were asked to share their thoughts and experiences of local pharmacy services as part of the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA).

  6. 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.

  7. Winter Outreach: 3 Quick Questions

    News -

    Between December 2022 and March 2023, we invited people to share their experiences by asking three questions.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. Prescription Ordering Direct (POD) telephone service closure

    News -

    The NHS Prescription Ordering Direct service, a way to order repeat prescriptions by telephone, will be closing at the end of March 2024.
    If you have used POD, your GP surgery should contact you to tell you how this change will affect you.

  11. What is your experience of pharmacy in Rugby?

    News -

    Healthwatch Warwickshire would like to hear your experiences of using pharmacies and getting prescription medication across Rugby.

  12. Prescription Costs

    Advice and Information -

    Need information about prescription charges, increases and ways to save?

  13. 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.

  14. Coronavirus advice for people experiencing homelessness

    News -

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

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. Care home conversations during lockdown

    News -

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

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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).

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

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

  23. 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

  24. January 2021 Update

    News -

    Take a look at our Newsletter Update from January 2021.

  25. Volunteer's vaccination experience

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

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

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

  27. Director of Public Health Annual Report

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