1. The AskSARA website could make life easier for you.

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    A new website called AskSARA has been launched in Warwickshire that shows people gadgets and solutions that can make life easier for them.

  2. Making a complaint about social care services – what to expect

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    Here we look at six things you should expect when making a complaint about social care services.

  3. Keeping well during the winter

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    Cold weather can make some health problems worse and even lead to serious complications, especially if you are older, or if you have a long-term condition.

  4. See, Hear, Act

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    See, Hear, Act is Warwickshire County Council’s process for continual improvement of the quality of care throughout Warwickshire.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Warwickshire Care Services Directory

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    The Warwickshire Adult Care and Support Services Guide can help you find care and support in Warwickshire.

  8. Caring for the Carers

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    Find out about support services available to Carers.

  9. Learning Disability Week 2021

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

  10. Carers Trust Heart of England Carers’ Voice

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    Find out more about Carers Voice Coventry and Warwickshire.

  11. Carers – Understanding your health and wellbeing needs

    Report -

    Read the report from our recent Carers' project.

  12. Do you enjoy driving, have some time you would be willing to offer and want to give back to the Community?

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    Find out more about the Volunteer Drivers Scheme

  13. Summary of the Health and Social Care charging reforms (Building Back Better)

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    Find out more about the Government's plans to reform the funding of Adult Social Care.

  14. How feedback on Adult Social Care Services in Warwickshire can make a difference.

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    In April 2023 we held an online event for residents of Warwickshire who use Adult Social Care Services, or care for someone who does.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. What should you expect from home care services?

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    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  18. View the latest plans for Brooklands Hospital

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    Find out more about Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust’s (CWPT) plans to create new inpatient facilities for patients with a learning disability and/ or autism at Brooklands Hospital.

  19. 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.

  20. Experts by Experience Co-production Service

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    An opportunity for people with a Learning Disability or Autism to influence local decision-making on new services and strategies that impact disabled people.

  21. Do you want to learn more about autism?

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    We will be posting information on support that is becoming available for children, adults and their families here ...

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. E-Booklet for Neurodivergent People and their Families

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    An e-booklet, aiming to improve information and support available for neurodivergent people and their families is now available on the news page of the 'Dimensions of Health and Wellbeing' website.

  25. What matters to the Heart of England Mencap Ambassadors and the people they have listened to.

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    We spent a morning with Heart of England Mencap Ambassadors finding out what is important to them about their health and wellbeing.

  26. What do people say about Adult Social Care?

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    The Mencap Heart of England Reach Out Group are Ambassadors for Adults with Learning Disabilities.

    In January 2024 we visited the group to find out what they had to say about Adult Social Care.