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How to access COVID-19 vaccination
Healthwatch Coventry is your independent champion in health and social care services. On this page we put together useful information about how COVID-19 vaccination is working in Coventry.
18 May 2022
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Someone I love has died - where can I find support?
Here are some organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.
3 May 2022
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Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?
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.
20 April 2022
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The Accessible Information Standard – what you can expect from services
The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide NHS services or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.
9 March 2022
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What you need to know about care home visiting
Information about visiting care homes and people who live in care home making visits outside their care home
28 February 2022
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Tackling heart attack myths
Do you know the early signs of a heart attack - new NHS lifesaving campaign to encourage people to know the signs and act
14 February 2022
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A guide to Colonoscopies
A new campaign aims to encourage people to go for their colonoscopy appointments and helps them know what to expect.
24 January 2022
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New campaign launch reveals six major health benefits to losing weight
New Better Health campaign offers free support and guidance to people working towards a healthier weight.
12 January 2022
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What is adult social care?
This article answers key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.
21 October 2021
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What should I expect after being referred for mental health support?
Here's what you should expect when you seek support for your mental health.
7 October 2021
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What to expect when waiting for care
Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be frustrating. Even more so when you are not being communicated with whilst you wait. This article explains what you should expect during your wait for treatment.
14 September 2021
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What should happen when you're diagnosed with dementia
This article will tell you what support someone diagnosed with dementia should receive...
28 August 2021