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

    News -

    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

    Advice and Information -

    Details of who to contact for complaints about health and social care services in Warwickshire.

  7. Warwickshire Care Services Directory

    Advice and Information -

    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

    News -

    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

    News -

    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?

    News -

    Find out more about the Volunteer Drivers Scheme

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

    Report -

    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

    News -

    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. Do you need help getting to hospital?

    Advice and Information -

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

  19. Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Long Term Plan Report

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    Find out about Healthwatch Warwickshire's engagement work related to the NHS Long term plan in 2019.

  20. Armed Forces Covenant

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    Healthwatch Warwickshire has signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant.

  21. Healthwatch Warwickshire holds lunch for the Homeless to mark the 1st year of their ‘Rights to Access’ project

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    10th December is World Human Rights Day and in 2019, marked a year to the day that we started our ambitious project to improve access to healthcare services for those who are experiencing homelessness.

  22. Rights to Access Project: Warwick District Summary

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    Healthwatch Warwickshire has completed wave 1 of our Rights to Access project - Warwick District.

  23. Visit to Leamington Night Shelter

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    Read about our visit to Leamington Night Shelter.

  24. New Barnardo's helpline

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    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.

  25. Rights to Access project - final report

    Report -

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

  26. Access to Healthcare for hearing impaired and Deaf people

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    We have been researching what it is like for hearing-impaired people in Warwickshire to access health care services.

  27. Access requirements and reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  28. Let's make Warwickshire accessible for everyone.

    News -

    Find out about the #MadeForMe campaign.

  29. What is it like for you as an LGBTQ+ person in Warwickshire accessing NHS healthcare?

    Report -

    This survey is now closed and you can read our findings below. We would still like to hear your experiences of using services in Warwickshire.

  30. E-Booklet for Neurodivergent People and their Families

    Advice and Information -

    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.

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

    Report -

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

  32. Ovarian Cancer Awareness

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. HWW Menopause Report Findings

    Report -

    Thank you to everyone who shared their experiences of menopause services across Warwickshire with us.
    You can read our findings in the report below.

  37. What do people say about Adult Social Care?

    Report -

    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.

  38. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.