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Read about difference we have made over 10 years and watch our new video. -
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Latest Healthwatch research follows people's experiences of getting a GP referral finding the process is long and often confusing for many -
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New NHS plan to tackle the 8am rush for GP appointments and make it easier for patients to get the help they need -
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The Government has taken steps to crack down on rogue firms targeting children with free samples of vapes. -
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Professor David Croisdale-Appleby has been appointed as the new Chair of Healthwatch England -
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Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group agrees priorities for our work -
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The cost of living is having a detrimental impact on people's decisions about healthcare. But if you are disabled, on benefits or aged 18-24, you're more likely to avoid vital health services due to fear of extra costs. We set out immediate actions. -
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From 1 July the way you make a complaint about primary care services to the comissioner is changing -
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NHS Assembly has published a report "The NHS in England at 75: priorities for the future." This is an independent report, setting out how the NHS has developed, where it is now and priorities for the future. -
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The Government is consulting on its plans to make visiting a legal requirement for hospitals, care homes, mental health units and other health and care setting. -
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Read about the difference Healthwatch Coventry made last year -
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Read the report of the discussion at the Healthwatch Coventry Annual meeting -
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The 2022 urgent and emergency care survey received feedback from 29,357 people who attended A&E services and 7,418 people who attended an urgent treatment centre -
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GP practices in England will be able to order checks directly to help speed up the diagnosis of a range of heart and respiratory conditions. -
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The winners of our #HealthwatchCoventry Views Photography Competition were presented with certificates and prizes at our Annual Meeting and 10th Anniversary Celebration in July at Coventry Transport Museum. -
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Number of people on NHS waiting lists has risen to over 7.5 million -
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NHS England national mental health team is delighted to announce a new name for Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) services: NHS Talking Therapies. -
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Local health and care leaders commit to actions in response to Healthwatch Coventry findings. -
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New Healthwatch research shows a third of adults lack confidence that they can access timely health care. Read the findings and our calls to action. -
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The entrance for Children's emergency department at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire has reopended for walk-ins -
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New survey results highlight growing frustration with waiting times and reveal that four in ten people scheduled for planned treatment said their health deteriorated while waiting to be admitted. -
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The Government is consulting the public on introducing minimum service level (MSL) regulations that would require some doctors and nurses to work during strikes. -
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Share your views on the plans to create a smoke-free generation -
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The scale of challenges facing health and social care services has been set out by the Care Quality Commission in its annual State of Care report for 2022-23. -
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New option to move to another hospital to get treatment more quickly -
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Small grants available for voluntary groups for projects to gather experiences of health and care in Coventry -
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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.
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Read our latest statement about Prescription Ordering Direct -
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We have won the annual Healthwatch Impact Award for making a difference for local people. -
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The Government have published a plan to improve access to NHS dentistry. -
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‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch and the Care Quality Commission, addresses health inequalities across England. -
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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. -
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Healthwatch England chief executive reflects on the findings of the King's Fund's latest report on the state of adult social care. -
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The Prescription Ordering Direct service will be closing on Thursday 28 March 2024 at 5pm. -
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The cost of living remains a barrier to health, particularly for people on low incomes, and those requiring dental care.
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The NHS national booking system for spring Covid-19 vaccination bookings is now open
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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. -
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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.
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From 1 May 2024 the prescription charge will increase -
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Overall verdict was that people's experiences of NHS mental health services provided in the community are poor