1. Ockenden review into maternity service reports

    News -

    Findings of Shropshire maternity review finds major issues and makes recommendations for all maternity services

  2. Maternity Scandal – The Unforgivable Silence

    Blog -

    Stuart Linnell, Chair of Healthwatch Coventry, reflects on the Ockenden review and the importance of listening to families, and people.

  3. New calorie labelling rules come into force

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    New legislation applying to large businesses such as takeaways, restaurants and cafes comes into force on today.

  4. Fit note changes

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    From 6 April the way GPs sign fit notes is changing.

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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  6. Report of discussion workshop on good involvement of local people

    Report -

    Read a summary of findings for a workshop we ran to discuss good patient public involvement with local engagement leads .

  7. Someone I love has died - where can I find support?

    Advice and Information -

    Here are some organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  8. Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities

    News -

    A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating living costs.

  9. Further action taken to improve supply of HRT

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    Urgent actions announced about the supply of HRT products to address shortages

  10. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group meeting agenda - 7 June 2022

    Report -

    Find out more about what will be discussed at our Steering Group meeting.

  11. New joint approach to suicide prevention

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    People are invited to take part in a survey to share their views and to help prevent suicide across Coventry and Warwickshire

  12. Clear information report - GP practice team

    Report -

    The Healthwatch Coventry Clear Information Group reviewed a new booklet about GP services

  13. Big changes to hospital visiting in Coventry

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    University Hospital, Coventry has lifted visiting restrictions on many wards, returning to visitor arrangements that were in place before the pandemic.

  14. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group minutes - 5 April 2022

    Report -

    Our Steering Group met on 5 April 2022.

  15. Our annual report for 2021-22

    Report -

    Read our annual report to find out the work we did to improve health and social care in the past 12 months.

  16. How we helped improve health and care 2021-22

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    We have published our annual report setting out the work we did to improve health and social care in Coventry in the past 12 months

  17. The more things change, the more they stay the same

    Blog -

    Stuart Linnell, Chair of Healthwatch Coventry, reflects on political and NHS change and the work of Healthwatch in his latest blog.

  18. New leaflet about local GP services

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    GP booklet explains the role of the different people in the GP practice team

  19. NHS acts on your feedback to improve dental care

    News -

    The NHS has announced changes to dentistry aimed at improving access to services

  20. One in four refused help to understand information about their healthcare

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    Survey findings show health and care services not achieving accessible information legal duty for disabled people and those with learning disabilities.

  21. How community pharmacies can help?

    Advice and Information -

    High street pharmacies provide a lot of useful NHS service and this role is being extended.

  22. National GP survey is out with a fall in satisfaction with GP services

    News -

    The GP Patient Survey has found that overall satisfaction with GP services is 72%, down nine per cent in one year.

  23. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group meeting agenda - 9 August

    Report -

    Find out more about what will be discussed at our Steering Group meeting.

  24. What is mpox and who can get a vaccine?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out the signs and symptoms of mpox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine.

  25. Let’s make sure Women’s health keeps moving up the agenda

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    Ruth our Chief Officer reflects on moves to better address women's health needs.

  26. What is a GP referral and how can you get one?

    Advice and Information -

    When you need specialist NHS support, like hospital tests or treatment, you often need a referral from your GP first. Find out what this includes and what to expect.

  27. Good Engagement Principles

    Report -

    Our eight principles to guide effective engagement and involvement of patient and the public by NHS and care organisations, so that barriers to involving people can be addressed.

  28. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group Minutes - 6 June 2022

    Report -

    Our Steering group met on 6 June 2022.

  29. Having Your Say

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    Chair of Healthwatch Coventry, Stuart Linnell, reflects on changes to the NHS and our Good Engagement Charter review to produce new Good Engagement Principles.

  30. New Government Plan for Patients

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    The government has announced plans for the NHS and social care in identifying priority areas

  31. Be kind to your mind

    News -

    An Every Mind Matters campaign calls on the nation to be kind to their mind to help combat the 'Sunday Scaries'.

  32. Patients with long term conditions not asked opinions of care

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    New survey finds more than half (54%) of patients long-term conditions are not asked for feedback on their care

  33. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group Agenda - 18 October 2022

    Report -

    Find out more about what will be discussed at our Steering Group meeting.

  34. What vaccinations should you have?

    Advice and Information -

    People are being encouraged to catch up on their routine vaccinations provided for free by the NHS.

  35. Public responds to shortage of Blood supplies

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    There has been a great public response to the NHS’s announcement of an Amber Alert last week of a severe shortage of blood supplies