1. Celebrating ten years of people speaking up to make care better

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    Read about difference we have made over 10 years and watch our new video.

  2. GP referrals: ‘hidden’ waiting times

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    Latest Healthwatch research follows people's experiences of getting a GP referral finding the process is long and often confusing for many

  3. New NHS plan about access to primary care

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    New NHS plan to tackle the 8am rush for GP appointments and make it easier for patients to get the help they need

  4. No more free vapes for kids

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    The Government has taken steps to crack down on rogue firms targeting children with free samples of vapes.

  5. New Chair of Healthwatch England confirmed

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    Professor David Croisdale-Appleby has been appointed as the new Chair of Healthwatch England

  6. New Healthwatch Coventry work priorities

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    Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group agrees priorities for our work

  7. Cost of living - a barrier to healthcare for the most vulnerable

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    The cost of living is having a detrimental impact on people's decisions about healthcare. But if you are disabled, on benefits or aged 18-24, you're more likely to avoid vital health services due to fear of extra costs. We set out immediate actions.

  8. Changes to who you can complain to about Primary Care Services

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    From 1 July the way you make a complaint about primary care services to the comissioner is changing

  9. New report highlights challenges for NHS ahead of its 75th Anniversary

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    NHS Assembly has published a report "The NHS in England at 75: priorities for the future." This is an independent report, setting out how the NHS has developed, where it is now and priorities for the future.

  10. Consultation opens on legal right to visit family and friends in hospital

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    The Government is consulting on its plans to make visiting a legal requirement for hospitals, care homes, mental health units and other health and care setting.

  11. How we made sure local people were heard last year

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    Read about the difference Healthwatch Coventry made last year

  12. We celebrated 10 years of our work at our annual meeting - read the write up of our discussion

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    Read the report of the discussion at the Healthwatch Coventry Annual meeting

  13. Experiences of people using urgent and emergency care services

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    The 2022 urgent and emergency care survey received feedback from 29,357 people who attended A&E services and 7,418 people who attended an urgent treatment centre

  14. GPs given freedom to order heart checks direct

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    GP practices in England will be able to order checks directly to help speed up the diagnosis of a range of heart and respiratory conditions.

  15. Photography Competition Winners Awarded Prizes

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    The winners of our #HealthwatchCoventry Views Photography Competition were presented with certificates and prizes at our Annual Meeting and 10th Anniversary Celebration in July at Coventry Transport Museum.

  16. Hospital waiting list hits new high

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    Number of people on NHS waiting lists has risen to over 7.5 million

  17. IAPT to NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression: new name, improved service

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    NHS England national mental health team is delighted to announce a new name for Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) services: NHS Talking Therapies.

  18. Maternity care for asylum seekers and refugees in Coventry

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    Local health and care leaders commit to actions in response to Healthwatch Coventry findings.

  19. Third of people in England lack confidence they can access critical NHS services

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    New Healthwatch research shows a third of adults lack confidence that they can access timely health care. Read the findings and our calls to action.

  20. The Entrance for Children's emergency department at UHCW has re-opened

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    The entrance for Children's emergency department at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire has reopended for walk-ins

  21. People’s health getting worse whilst on waiting lists

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    New survey results highlight growing frustration with waiting times and reveal that four in ten people scheduled for planned treatment said their health deteriorated while waiting to be admitted.

  22. Government consultation on minimum service levels during strikes

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    The Government is consulting the public on introducing minimum service level (MSL) regulations that would require some doctors and nurses to work during strikes.

  23. What do you think of plans to cut vaping by young people

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    Share your views on the plans to create a smoke-free generation

  24. The state of health and care

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    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.

  25. New programme for NHS waiting lists

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

  26. Healthwatch Coventry grants programme 2023

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

  27. Carers Rights UK are asking for your views on care

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    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.

  28. Statement about closure of Prescription Ordering Direct

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    Read our latest statement about Prescription Ordering Direct

  29. Healthwatch Coventry wins award for improving maternity care for refugees and asylum seekers

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    We have won the annual Healthwatch Impact Award for making a difference for local people.

  30. NHS Dental Recovery Plan

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    The Government have published a plan to improve access to NHS dentistry.

  31. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

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    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch and the Care Quality Commission, addresses health inequalities across England.

  32. CQC publishes findings of its latest national maternity survey

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    More women are reporting positive interactions with maternity staff, according to findings of a national survey by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). But some areas of experience - either before, during or after birth - remain worse than they were five years ago the regulator said.

  33. New social care report reflects what the public is telling us

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    Healthwatch England chief executive reflects on the findings of the King's Fund's latest report on the state of adult social care.

  34. Prescription Ordering Direct service will be closing this week

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    The Prescription Ordering Direct service will be closing on Thursday 28 March 2024 at 5pm.

  35. Cost of living remains barrier to health for the most vulnerable

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    The cost of living remains a barrier to health, particularly for people on low incomes, and those requiring dental care.

  36. You can now book your Covid-19 vaccination

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    The NHS national booking system for spring Covid-19 vaccination bookings is now open

  37. New report warns of life-saving medicine shortages

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    Shortages of life-saving medication, such as antibiotics, epilepsy and cancer drugs care are becoming the 'new normal' according to new research from the Nuffield Trust.

  38. NHS 111 service extended to help people who are in mental health crisis

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    People of all ages (children and adults) living in Coventry and Warwickshire will now be able to access urgent mental health support directly via NHS 111, 24/7, 365 days/year.

  39. Changes to prescription charges

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    From 1 May 2024 the prescription charge will increase

  40. Experiences of community mental health report published

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    Overall verdict was that people's experiences of NHS mental health services provided in the community are poor