1. How to help keep your ears healthy

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    How to keep your ears healthy, test your own hearing, and what the NHS can do to help.

  2. 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.

  3. Healthwatch Warwickshire new contract statement

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    Healthwatch Warwickshire CIC are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a further contract, by Warwickshire County Council, to deliver our services in Warwickshire.

  4. Menopause and Perimenopause

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    Support and information during the menopause and perimenopause.

  5. Health Visiting in Warwickshire

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    Have your say on the Health Visiting service in Warwickshire.

  6. Are you looking for mental health support that you can access right now?

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    There are ways to connect with support if you are finding it difficult to cope with your mental or emotional wellbeing.

  7. Are you looking for mental health support groups and courses?

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    We all have a mental health and wellbeing to look after.

  8. 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.

  9. Our chair speaking at the Warwickshire Health and Well Being Board

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    'The success of Healthwatch Warwickshire is built on relationships.'

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. Staying warm and well

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    As the colder weather and shorter days approach, visiting a warm place to socialise could help support both our mental and physical health.

  13. Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2023

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    On Thursday 9th November we held our Annual General meeting online via Zoom.
    The agenda for our AGM included an overview of our Annual Report from 2022 to 2023, as well as HWW’s Financial Report and appointment of auditors.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. Breastfeeding and Infant Feeding Strategy

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    Between October and November 2023, Healthwatch Warwickshire visited six baby groups to listen to new parents in South Warwickshire talk about their experience of infant feeding support. We presented an overview to the steering group for the new Coventry and Warwickshire infant feeding strategy.

  18. HWW Board Minutes May 2023

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    Take a look at the minutes from the May 2023 Board meeting.

  19. HWW Board Minutes July 2023

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    Take a look at the minutes from the July 2023 Board meeting.

  20. HWW Board Minutes September 2023

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    Take a look at the minutes from the September 2023 Board meeting.

  21. HWW Board Minutes November 2023

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    Take a look at the minutes from the November 2023 Board meeting.

  22. HWW Menopause Report Findings

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

  23. 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.

  24. Healthwatch Warwickshire Performance Report for November 2023 - January 2024

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    November 2023 marks the start of our new five year contract period to deliver the Healthwatch service across Warwickshire. Every three months we provide a report on our activities, and their impact.
    The image to the right is a Contents list of the sections in this quarter's report.

    Scroll to the end of this page to download the full report.

  25. Getting started with the NHS App

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    Anyone aged 13 years or older who is registered with an NHS GP surgery in England, can use the NHS App. To be able to use the NHS App you will need an NHS login.

  26. Prescription Ordering Direct (POD) telephone service closure

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    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.

  27. The New Dental Recovery Plan 2024

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    On 7 February 2024 the Government published a dental care recovery plan.
    Check out how this might affect you and how NHS dentistry appointments will hopefully become easier to get.

  28. Sexual Health Warwickshire

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    Your local Sexual Health Hub in Coventry and Warwickshire is available from May 2024 at the following locations: Leamington Spa, Rugby, Nuneaton and Coventry.

    Bookings can be made by telephoning 0300 247 0069

  29. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

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    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch, aims to help address health inequalities across England.

  30. What is your experience of pharmacy in Rugby?

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

  31. Prescription Costs

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

  32. Leamington and Warwick Dental Engagement

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    National data from NHS England Midlands has shown a high level of dental decay in children living in certain areas of Warwick District. During May and June 2024 we will be engaging with parents to investigate why this is.

  33. 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.

  34. 10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

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    We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.

  35. 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?

  36. 10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

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    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.

  37. Diabetes Week

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  38. Carers Week

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  39. Men's Health Week

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  40. World Blood Donor Day

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  41. World Suicide Prevention day

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  42. World Mental Health Day

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  43. World Homelessness Day

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  44. Carers Rights Day

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  45. International Volunteer Day

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