1. Fit note changes

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    From 6 April the way GPs sign fit notes is changing.

  2. Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities

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    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.

  3. Further action taken to improve supply of HRT

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    Urgent actions announced about the supply of HRT products to address shortages

  4. New joint approach to suicide prevention

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    People are invited to take part in a survey to share their views and to help prevent suicide across Coventry and Warwickshire

  5. Big changes to hospital visiting in Coventry

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    University Hospital, Coventry has lifted visiting restrictions on many wards, returning to visitor arrangements that were in place before the pandemic.

  6. How we helped improve health and care 2021-22

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    We have published our annual report setting out the work we did to improve health and social care in Coventry in the past 12 months

  7. New leaflet about local GP services

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    GP booklet explains the role of the different people in the GP practice team

  8. NHS acts on your feedback to improve dental care

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    The NHS has announced changes to dentistry aimed at improving access to services

  9. One in four refused help to understand information about their healthcare

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    Survey findings show health and care services not achieving accessible information legal duty for disabled people and those with learning disabilities.

  10. National GP survey is out with a fall in satisfaction with GP services

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    The GP Patient Survey has found that overall satisfaction with GP services is 72%, down nine per cent in one year.

  11. New Government Plan for Patients

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    The government has announced plans for the NHS and social care in identifying priority areas

  12. Be kind to your mind

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    An Every Mind Matters campaign calls on the nation to be kind to their mind to help combat the 'Sunday Scaries'.

  13. Patients with long term conditions not asked opinions of care

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    New survey finds more than half (54%) of patients long-term conditions are not asked for feedback on their care

  14. Public responds to shortage of Blood supplies

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    There has been a great public response to the NHS’s announcement of an Amber Alert last week of a severe shortage of blood supplies

  15. The State of Health and Care

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    CQC says the health and care system is gridlocked and unable to operate effectively.

  16. City Council seeks feedback on home support

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    What is important for home care /home support? Coventry City Council Adult Social Care would like to know.

  17. New Interim Chair for Healthwatch

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    Belinda Black has been appointed as the interim Chair of the Healthwatch England Committee, following the recent departure of Sir Robert Francis QC.

  18. Ombudsman’s Annual Report highlights impact on care

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    The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman is giving more people making complaints a quicker decision on their case.

  19. Change to parking at Caludon Centre Coventry

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    Changes to parking at the Calundon Centre in Coventry start form 9th January

  20. Are you missing out on prescription charge savings?

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    Figures reveal one million-plus people missing out on prescription savings

  21. Local NHS leaders' statement on NHS pressures

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    NHS services in Coventry and Warwickshire are under significant pressure

  22. Cost of living impacting peoples health

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    The rising cost of living (rising household energy bills, inflation and interest rates) is adversely affecting people’s mental health and wellbeing.

  23. Are you struggling to access health and care services?

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    With the NHS under extra pressure we need to hear your experiences of care to help services understand what is working and spot issues affecting support for you and your loved ones.

  24. People don't receive information in a format they need

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    Healthwatch England published an open letter to express their disappointment at the lack of progress on a review of the legally-binding Accessible Information Standard (AIS)

  25. Coventry NHS services from the point of view of domestic abuse survivors

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    Read Healthwatch Coventry findings about what it is like to use Coventry health services from women who have fled domestic abuse

  26. Have you experienced the 'referrals black hole'?

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    Healthwatch England are calling for more to be done to understand people’s experience of getting a referral.

  27. Cheaper HRT prescriptions for thousands of women experiencing menopause symptoms

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    Women eligible for lower HRT prescription costs

  28. Healthwatch England publish their annual report

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    See how your feedback has helped decision-makers prioritise what matters most.

  29. NHS prescription charges from 1 April 2023

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    Prescription charges to increase from 1 April 2023

  30. Maternity care from the point of view of asylum seekers and refugees

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    Read experiences of Coventry maternity care for this vulnerable group of women.