1. 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.

  2. Are you missing out on prescription charge savings?

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

  3. Local NHS leaders' statement on NHS pressures

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    NHS services in Coventry and Warwickshire are under significant pressure

  4. 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.

  5. Change to parking at Caludon Centre Coventry

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

  6. Cost of Living Crisis Takes Toll on People's Health

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    Stuart Linnell MBE, Healthwatch Coventry Chair, talks about the Cost of Living Crisis and health and wellbeing of local people.

  7. 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.

  8. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group Agenda - 7 February 2023

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    Find out more about what will be discussed at our Steering Group meeting.

  9. 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)

  10. Making a complaint about social care services

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    Find out more information on how to raise a complaint about social care services

  11. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group Minutes- 6 December 2022

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    Our Steering Group met on 6th December 2022.

  12. Report of visit to Youell Court care home

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    We visited Youell Court care home to see what the care is like by talking to residents, observing life in the home and asking questions of staff.

  13. NHS services - experiences of people fleeing domestic abuse

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    Read our report highlighting experiences of NHS services of women fleeing domestic abuse

  14. 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

  15. 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.

  16. Steps forward for women's health but still a lot to do

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    Our Chief Officer Ruth reflects on development to support women's health

  17. Healthwatch England publish their annual report

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

  18. NHS prescription charges from 1 April 2023

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    Prescription charges to increase from 1 April 2023

  19. Maternity care experiences of asylum seekers and refugees

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    Stories of maternity care before, during and after birth from women supported by Carriers of Hope. Women who are asylum seekers and refugees and people with no recourse to public funds.

  20. 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.

  21. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group Minutes- 7 February 2023

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    Our Steering Group met on 7 February 2023

  22. Healthwatch Coventry has been listening to local people for 10 years and are perfectly placed to hear more

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    Healthwatch Coventry Chair Stuart Linnell (MBE) reflects on research showing that even though ‘Review culture’ is on the rise, only one in ten feed back on health services

  23. 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.

  24. 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

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

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    Women eligible for lower HRT prescription costs

  26. Report of visit to Victoria Mews care home

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    Read our findings, recommendations and actions resulting from our visit to Victoria Mews care home.

  27. 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

  28. Report of visit to Phil Mead House care home

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    Read our findings, recommendations and the actions taken as a result.

  29. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group Agenda - 6 June 2023

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    Find out more about what will be discussed at our Steering Group meeting.

  30. Experiences of local health services - work with Young Beacons

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    Read findings from work with Young Beacons to hear experiences from diverse people about NHS services.

  31. 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.

  32. New Chair of Healthwatch England confirmed

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

  33. New Healthwatch Coventry work priorities

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    Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group agrees priorities for our work

  34. 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.

  35. Briefing - experiences of Coventry NHS services - access, trust, wellbeing

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    Read what people said about how they feel about access to local NHS services, wellbeing and experiences of GP access.

  36. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group Minutes- 28 March 2023

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    Our Steering Group met on 28 March 2023

  37. 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.

  38. Healthwatch Coventry Annual Report 2022-23

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    Read about our year's work listening to local people and working to make health and social care better

  39. 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.

  40. 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

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

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    Read about the difference Healthwatch Coventry made last year

  42. 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.