1. Bulkington Surgery

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    Read the report here

  2. Brookside Surgery

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    Read the report here

  3. Bridge House Medical Centre

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    Read the report here

  4. Bidford on Avon

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    Read the report here

  5. Bennfield Surgery

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    Read the report here

  6. Atherstone Surgery

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    Read the report here

  7. Avonside Health Centre

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    Read the report here

  8. Arrow Surgery

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    Read the report here

  9. Arden Medical Centre

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    Read the report here

  10. Arbury Medical Centre

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    Read the report here

  11. Beech Tree Medical Practice Revisit

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    Read the report here

  12. Bilton Green Health Centre

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    Read the report here

  13. Beech Tree Medical Practice

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    Read the report here

  14. Manor Court Surgery

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    Read the report here

  15. Abbey Medical Centre

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    Read the report here

  16. Alcester Health Centre

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    Read the report here

  17. Brownsover Medical Centre

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    Read the latest news about Brownsover Medical Centre in Rugby

  18. 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.

  19. Rights to Access Project (RAP): Homelessness

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    A summary of our Rights to Access Healthcare Project.

  20. 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.

  21. Learning Disability Annual Health Checks

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

  22. GP Appointments during the coronavirus pandemic

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    A short video message from a GP reassuring us that doctors' surgeries and other NHS services are open and able to treat patients.

  23. Rights to Access project - final report

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    Read all about our Rights to Access Healthcare Project (RAP), as phase 1 has drawn to an end.

  24. Shipston Health and Wellbeing Centre - views from the public

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    We asked the local people of Shipston and the surrounding villages on their feelings towards the proposed development of a Health and Wellbeing Centre.

  25. Caring for the Carers

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    Find out about support services available to Carers.

  26. 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.'

  27. New guide for LGBT patients on what to expect from their doctor

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    To coincide with the start of Pride Month, the General Medical Council (GMC) has published a new guide for lesbian, gay, bi, and trans (LGBT) patients - setting out what they should expect from their doctor.

  28. How to make the most of virtual consultations

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

  29. ReSPECT in Primary Care

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    Researchers at the University of Warwick are carrying out a study to look at how doctors and nurses have conversations with people about treatments they might receive if they become seriously unwell. This is called the ReSPECT process.

  30. What do people find challenging about managing diabetes? How could technology help.?

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    These are the findings of the Diabetes survey we ran in July and August 2021.

  31. 'Mystery Shopping' of GP Websites

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    The residents of Warwickshire increasingly need to access their GP surgery and its services virtually. Healthwatch Warwickshire is looking into how easy it is to find information from GPs' websites.

  32. 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.

  33. Celebrating our volunteers

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    We would like to thank all our volunteers for everything they have contributed to Healthwatch Warwickshire.

  34. Report: GP Websites Mystery Shop (Warwickshire North and Rugby)

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    Read our report about our Mystery Shop of GP Surgery and Medical Centre websites across Warwickshire North and Rugby, in Spring 2022.

  35. Health and Social Care Forum June 2022: Opportunities for the Voluntary and Community Sector within the new ICS

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    The Health and Care Act has received Royal Ascent and the launch date for the new Integrated Care System is July 1 2022.

  36. 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.

  37. Ovarian Cancer Awareness

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    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.

  38. 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.

  39. 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.

  40. Menopause and Perimenopause

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    Support and information during the menopause and perimenopause.

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

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    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.

  42. 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.

  43. Engagement and Outreach in South Warwickshire

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    Read our report on what we have been hearing in South Warwickshire from staff and residents at Orbit properties.

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

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    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.

  45. 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.

  46. 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.