1. Find out how lockdown affected local residents in Coventry - Gaile's story

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    We asked Coventry residents about how Covid-19 has affected people's lives, routine and mental health.
    Here is Gaile's story.

  2. Find out how lockdown affected local residents in Coventry - Sam's story

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    We asked Coventry residents about how COVID-19 has affected people's lives, routine and mental health. Here is Sam's story.

  3. Find out how lockdown affected local residents in Coventry - Jolene's story

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    We asked Coventry residents about how Covid-19 has affected people's lives, routine and mental health. Here is Jolene's story.

  4. Volunteer Story - Martin

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    Read about Martin's experience as an Admin volunteer in his own words

  5. Volunteer Story - Gillian

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    Read about Gillian's experience of volunteering with us as an Authorised Representative in her own words.

  6. Carers Week 2021: Claire's Story

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    We've been listening to the experiences of family or unpaid carers living in Coventry. To mark Carers Week 2021 (7-13 June), we're highlighting some of the issues carers have faced during the Coronavirus pandemic.

  7. Access to NHS dental services: What we found

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    COVID-19 caused some dental practices to close or reduce the services they were able to offer. We phoned all the dental practices in Coventry to find out what services are available to NHS patients.

  8. Experiences of rapid COVID-19 testing

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    A network of places to collect rapid COVID-19 tests for home use was recently set up.

    Three members of the Healthwatch Coventry team set out to see how easy it was to get tests and to use them.

  9. Carers Week 2021: Martin's Story

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    We've been listening to the experiences of family or unpaid carers living in Coventry. To mark Carers Week 2021 (7-13 June), we're highlighting some of the issues carers have faced during the Coronavirus pandemic.

  10. Our Chair on the relaxation of COVID restrictions

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    Read the blog of our chair Stuart Linnell on the relaxation of COVID restrictions...

  11. Our Chair on the local COVID-19 infection level

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    Stuart Linnell the Chair of Healthwatch Coventry gives his latest take on the challenge posed by COVID-19

  12. Our chair on the current COVID-19 situation

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    Read the latest blog from our chair Stuart Linnell MBE

  13. Maternity Scandal – The Unforgivable Silence

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

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

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

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. The Patient's Voice

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    Our Chair, Stuart Linnell, talks about how we share the experiences and issues for local people

  18. Cost of Living Crisis Takes Toll on People's Health

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    Stuart Linnell MBE, Healthwatch Coventry Chair, talks about the Cost of Living Crisis and health and wellbeing of local people.

  19. Steps forward for women's health but still a lot to do

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    Our Chief Officer Ruth reflects on development to support women's health

  20. Healthwatch Coventry has been listening to local people for 10 years and are perfectly placed to hear more

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    Healthwatch Coventry Chair Stuart Linnell (MBE) reflects on research showing that even though ‘Review culture’ is on the rise, only one in ten feed back on health services

  21. Update - making a difference to health and care

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

  22. Working for change in the Marmot city

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    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.