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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
Advice and Information
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Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities
A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating living costs.
16 May 2022
News
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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
Advice and Information
Report of discussion workshop on good involvement of local people
Read a summary of findings for a workshop we ran to discuss good patient public involvement with local engagement leads .
27 April 2022
Report
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Call for evidence for new 10-year plan to improve mental health
Give your experiences and evidence on what can be improved within current services and to build understanding of the causes of mental ill-health.
25 April 2022
News
City of Coventry Health Centre
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
Advice and Information
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Fit note changes
From 6 April the way GPs sign fit notes is changing.
19 April 2022
News
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New calorie labelling rules come into force
New legislation applying to large businesses such as takeaways, restaurants and cafes comes into force on today.
8 April 2022
News
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Maternity Scandal – The Unforgivable Silence
Stuart Linnell, Chair of Healthwatch Coventry, reflects on the Ockenden review and the importance of listening to families, and people.
6 April 2022
Blog
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No change to prescription charges for April 2022
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that the NHS prescription charge will not be uplifted on 1 April 2022.
5 April 2022
News
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Government sets out next steps for living with COVID
Free COVID-19 tests will continue to be available to help protect specific groups once free testing for the general public ends on 1 April.
31 March 2022
News
Joint Healthwatch Coventry and Healthwatch Warwickshire statement on collaboration
Healthwatch Coventry and Healthwatch Warwickshire set out principles for working together
30 March 2022
Report