1. How to stay informed while you wait for care

    Advice and Information -

    The wait for planned medical care or surgery can be frustrating. That’s why you must get regular and accessible updates while you wait.

  2. Referrals and your right to choose

    Advice and Information -

    Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how.

  3. Carers Rights UK are asking for your views on care

    News -

    Care Rights UK is the charity focused on defending the rights of people in care. They challenge poor care, highlight good practice and demand a better care system.

  4. Report of visits to wards 32-33 at UHCW

    Report -

    Read about our visits to wards and what people told us about their care, recommendations and response from the hospital.

  5. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group Minutes- 3 October 2023

    Report -

    Our steering group met on 3 October 2023.

  6. Update - making a difference to health and care

    Blog -

    Ruth highlights how our input is making a difference and our updated priorities for Healthwatch Coventry work

  7. What local people told us about local services July - November

    Report -

    Read what was said about access to services when we went out to talk to people in Coventry

  8. Report of visit to ward 40 at UHCW

    Report -

    Read what we found and the hospital's response

  9. Report of visit to ward 41 at UHCW

    Report -

    Read what we found and the hospital's response

  10. Statement about closure of Prescription Ordering Direct

    News -

    Read our latest statement about Prescription Ordering Direct

  11. Working for change in the Marmot city

    Blog -

    Chair of Healthwatch Coventry, Stuart Linnell MBE, shares his thoughts on Coventry as a Marmot city and the health inequalities we are working to change.

  12. What is measles and who can get the vaccine?

    Advice and Information -

    Measles vaccination rates are at a ten-year low as cases rise nationwide. Find out about measles, who can get the vaccine, and what you can do to stay safe.

  13. Healthwatch Coventry wins award for improving maternity care for refugees and asylum seekers

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    We have won the annual Healthwatch Impact Award for making a difference for local people.

  14. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group Agenda - 6 February 2024

    Report -

    Find out more about what will be discussed at the steering group meeting on 6 February.

  15. NHS Dental Recovery Plan

    News -

    The Government have published a plan to improve access to NHS dentistry.

  16. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

    News -

    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch and the Care Quality Commission, addresses health inequalities across England.

  17. What can the Pharmacy First scheme do for me?

    Advice and Information -

    The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know.

  18. CQC publishes findings of its latest national maternity survey

    News -

    More women are reporting positive interactions with maternity staff, according to findings of a national survey by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). But some areas of experience - either before, during or after birth - remain worse than they were five years ago the regulator said.

  19. Report of visit to ward 42 at UHCW

    Report -

    Read what we found from our visit and the hospital's response

  20. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group Minutes- 5 December 2023

    Report -

    Our steering group met on 5 December 2023.

  21. Report of visit to ward 43 at UHCW

    Report -

    Read how our visit is improving care for patients on ward 43.

  22. New social care report reflects what the public is telling us

    News -

    Healthwatch England chief executive reflects on the findings of the King's Fund's latest report on the state of adult social care.

  23. Prescription Ordering Direct service will be closing this week

    News -

    The Prescription Ordering Direct service will be closing on Thursday 28 March 2024 at 5pm.

  24. Cost of living remains barrier to health for the most vulnerable

    News -

    The cost of living remains a barrier to health, particularly for people on low incomes, and those requiring dental care.

  25. Report of themes from hospital ward visits

    Report -

    Read about the themes from our visits to adult wards.

  26. Report of return visit to Ward 43 at UHCW

    Report -

    Read about the improvements we found when we revisited Ward 43 at University Hospital Coventry.

  27. You can now book your Covid-19 vaccination

    News -

    The NHS national booking system for spring Covid-19 vaccination bookings is now open

  28. New report warns of life-saving medicine shortages

    News -

    Shortages of life-saving medication, such as antibiotics, epilepsy and cancer drugs care are becoming the 'new normal' according to new research from the Nuffield Trust.

  29. NHS 111 service extended to help people who are in mental health crisis

    News -

    People of all ages (children and adults) living in Coventry and Warwickshire will now be able to access urgent mental health support directly via NHS 111, 24/7, 365 days/year.

  30. Changes to prescription charges

    News -

    From 1 May 2024 the prescription charge will increase

  31. Experiences of community mental health report published

    News -

    Overall verdict was that people's experiences of NHS mental health services provided in the community are poor

  32. What you told us about access to NHS services in Coventry

    Report -

    Very different experiences of GP services and positive about pharmacy services

  33. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group Minutes- 6 February 2024

    Report -

    Our steering group met on 6 February 2024.

  34. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group Agenda - 9 April 2024

    Report -

    Find out more about what will be discussed at the steering group meeting on 9 April.

  35. The roles at a GP surgery

    Advice and Information -

    Find out about the different roles within your GP surgery

  36. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group Agenda - 4 June 2024

    Report -

    Find out more about what will be discussed at the steering group meeting on 4 June.

  37. A day of fun, health and wellness at the City of Coventry Health Centre

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    We had a great time at the City of Coventry Health Centre community day.

  38. Cervical screening: What to expect from your smear test

    Advice and Information -

    Cervical cancer screenings save at least 2,000 lives every year in the UK. Here's what you should expect from your smear test and why these screenings are important.

  39. The Value of Listening - Our Annual Report 2023-24

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    Our year understanding the issues and barriers people experience in health and care services and working for better care

  40. Up to 1.5 million disabled people could be missing out on social care support

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    A poll of 1,504 working-age disabled adults found that 28% have never accessed social care or other support despite potentially being eligible.

  41. Join the world's largest ever anxiety & depression study

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    Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust are are recruiting for a research study called GLAD (Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression)