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

    Advice and Information -

    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

    Advice and Information -

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

  3. Keeping well during the winter

    Advice and Information -

    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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

    Report -

    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?

    Advice and Information -

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

  18. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  19. Do you need help getting to hospital?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  20. Thinking about end of life care for you and your family

    Advice and Information -

    End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.

  21. Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries

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    Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.

  22. Patient Participation Group (PPG) Awareness Week

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    Patient Participation Group (PPG) Awareness Week aims to promote the role and benefits of PPGs, to create more understanding of the value of true patient participation, and also to promote the support available from N.A.P.P.

  23. Standing Conference on Patient Voice: Making A Difference

    Report -

    A report from our Standing Conference in July 2019.

  24. Patient experience of giving blood during the Coronavirus

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    A case study on what it is like to give blood during the Coronavirus.

  25. Pregnancy & Parenting Support Services

    Advice and Information -

    If you are pregnant or have recently become a parent, here is information about local services who can provide support.

  26. Standing Conference November 2017

    Report -

    On 25th November 2017, we held our first Standing Conference on Consumer Voice

  27. Armed Forces Covenant

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    Healthwatch Warwickshire has signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant.

  28. Healthwatch Warwickshire's Annual Conference 2019

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    On the 17th of October 2019, Healthwatch Warwickshire held our 6th Annual Conference and our first ever Annual General Meeting. This year we held the conference at Leamington Spa Town Hall. The conference focused on the local plans for the NHS.

  29. Healthwatch Warwickshire's Wellbeing Report

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    We have published a report which outlines the findings of our Wellbeing Survey which ran from October to December 2018.

  30. 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.

  31. Guide to NHS Acronyms

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    Are you puzzled by PCNs, confused about CCGs? Here is a guide to some of the NHS acronyms and terms you may have come across:

  32. The Carer's Trust: Support for people who care for others.

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    The Carer's Trust Heart of England can provide information, advice, and support for those with caring responsibilities.

  33. M.E. advocacy service

    Advice and Information -

    Action For M.E. has opened an advocacy service for people affected by Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) or M.E.

  34. Over 500 people tell Healthwatch Warwickshire what they think would make the NHS better.

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    Warwickshire residents shared their views about how they want local health services to improve.
    We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has shared their feedback with us about the local implementation of the NHS Long Term Plan.

  35. Breast cancer survivor urges people to have their say about NHS in Warwickshire

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    Susan, from Leamington Spa, shares her views and is encouraging others to have their say.

  36. Best practice case study – Walking for Health

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    Healthwatch Warwickshire visited Abbey Medical Centre ‘Walking for Health’ group in Kenilworth to gather information for a best practice case study.

  37. NHS Long Term Plan Published

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    In January 2019, The Government revealed its new NHS Long Term Plan setting out its priorities for the next 10 years.

  38. Warwickshire Pride 2018

    Report -

    In August 2018, we attended Warwickshire Pride to gather people's thoughts on Health and Social Care services. We have produced a poster summary of the findings which you can read here:

  39. Healthwatch Warwickshire Hosts Sixth Annual Conference

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    On the 18th of October, we held our 2018 Annual Conference in the Shire Hall Council Chambers in Warwick.

  40. How to access Out of Hospital Services

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    South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust has made a number of changes to the iSPA (integrated single point of access), to help you access Out of Hospital services.

  41. University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire 'We Care' Newsletter

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    University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) have created a newsletter developed to provide useful information for patients and those using hospital services.