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

    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

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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.

    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 find support when someone has died

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  19. Coronavirus advice for people experiencing homelessness

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    Groundswell has developed resources to support people experiencing homelessness during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

  20. Support and advice on energy bills is available from Act on Energy

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    Did you know you do not have to struggle to pay your energy bills in these uncertain times?
    The government has released guidance to help residents who may be unable to pay their bills due to job losses, reduced pay, or higher usage.

  21. Grant funding available to help mental health services respond to the coronavirus pandemic

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    The coronavirus pandemic means that more people, either with or without an existing mental health problem, are seeking support for their mental health.

  22. How has Covid-19 affected the health and wellbeing of people in Coventry and Warwickshire?

    Report -

    1,117 people told us about their experiences of health and care at the height of the pandemic. Read our report on how Covid-19 has affected people in Coventry and Warwickshire.

  23. Care home conversations during lockdown

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    Healthwatch Warwickshire undertook a project to offer support to Care Homes during the winter of 2020 to 2021.

  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. 111 First - A new way of accessing urgent and emergency medical care.

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    To help hospitals cope with winter pressures and also keep patients and staff safe whilst Covid-19 remains in circulation, there is a new way of accessing urgent and emergency care in Warwickshire.

  26. Video recording from WCC Adult Social Care & Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee

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    Chris Bain, Chief Executive of Healthwatch Warwickshire presented the findings of our Covid-19 survey to the Warwickshire County Council - Adult Social Care & Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (OSC).

  27. Update from Dr Shade Agboola, Director of Public Health Warwickshire

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    Dr Shade Agboola talks about the opening of the new rapid Covid-19 test centre in Stratford for people without symptoms of Covid-19.

  28. Do you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine?

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    What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme; including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important

  29. January 2021 Update

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    Take a look at our Newsletter Update from January 2021.

  30. Volunteer's vaccination experience

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    Read about the experience of one of our volunteers having her first Covid-19 vaccination.

  31. Joanne's experience of getting her Covid-19 vaccination

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    Joanne Finney, a Grapevine Trustee, talks about her experience as someone with Down’s Syndrome receiving their COVID-19 vaccine