1. What is menopause and what are the signs?

    Advice and Information -

    With more than thirty recognised symptoms of menopause and growing awareness of the impact on day-to-day life, knowing what to look out for and what support is available can help you.

  2. The state of health and care

    News -

    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.

  3. New programme for NHS waiting lists

    News -

    New option to move to another hospital to get treatment more quickly

  4. Prescription Ordering Direct Coventry (POD)

    Response -

    Healthwatch Coventry has provided evidence to a review of the POD service

  5. Healthwatch Coventry grants programme 2023

    News -

    Small grants available for voluntary groups for projects to gather experiences of health and care in Coventry

  6. What support can I get as a carer?

    Advice and Information -

    Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to.

  7. Community diagnostic centre meeting people's needs

    Report -

    Arrival, welcome and navigating - what works for people.

  8. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  9. What is SAD, and how can you manage it?

    Advice and Information -

    Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by seasonal changes.

  10. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group Minutes- 1 August 2023

    Report -

    Our Steering group met on 1 August 2023

  11. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group Agenda - 5 December 2023

    Report -

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

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group Minutes- 3 October 2023

    Report -

    Our steering group met on 3 October 2023.

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. Report of visit to ward 40 at UHCW

    Report -

    Read what we found and the hospital's response