1. GP quality in Coventry - what people think a good service is

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    Healthwatch gathered the views of 271 local people to understand the factors people though made a good quality GP service for them.

  2. Enter and View: Arden Park Care Home

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    We visited Arden Park Care Home to ensure that people who may be vulnerable and less able to raise their voices have the opportunity to speak to Healthwatch Coventry, and to look at how residents' physical health needs are supported.

  3. NHS Trust Quality Accounts 2015: Our commentaries

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    NHS Trusts must produce Quality Account documents each year to set out evidence about the quality of their services and to set quality priorities for the next year

  4. Suggestions for quality measures for care home contracts

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    Having completed a series of care home visits we used what we had found to produce this list of quality factors which should be used when commissioning care home services

  5. Annual report 2014-15

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    Find out about the work we did in 2014-15.

  6. Review of Coventry City Council website - usability of community service pages

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    We provided feedback on a new website being developed by Coventry City Council.

  7. Review of information for patients and the public about Coventry GP practices

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    We reviewed patient information about GP services in order to see where this can be improved and promote good practice. We looked at practice websites, the NHS Choices website and practice leaflets.

  8. 10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

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    We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.

  9. Looking after your mental health

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    It is very important to look after your mental health

  10. Report of visit to ward 41 at UHCW

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    Read what we found and the hospital's response

  11. Improving maternity care

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  12. Statement about closure of Prescription Ordering Direct

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    Read our latest statement about Prescription Ordering Direct

  13. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group Meeting

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  14. Working for change in the Marmot city

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    Chair of Healthwatch Coventry, Stuart Linnell MBE, shares his thoughts on Coventry as a Marmot city and the health inequalities we are working to change.

  15. What is measles and who can get the vaccine?

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    Measles vaccination rates are at a ten-year low as cases rise nationwide. Find out about measles, who can get the vaccine, and what you can do to stay safe.

  16. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group Agenda - 6 February 2024

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    Find out more about what will be discussed at the steering group meeting on 6 February.

  17. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group Meeting

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  18. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group Meeting

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  19. Support this Winter

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    Find out about support available

  20. NHS Dental Recovery Plan

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

  21. What can the Pharmacy First scheme do for me?

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    The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. Report of visit to ward 42 at UHCW

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    Read what we found from our visit and the hospital's response

  25. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group Minutes- 5 December 2023

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    Our steering group met on 5 December 2023.

  26. Report of visit to ward 43 at UHCW

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    Read how our visit is improving care for patients on ward 43.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. Report of themes from hospital ward visits

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    Read about the themes from our visits to adult wards.

  32. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group Agenda - 9 April 2024

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    Find out more about what will be discussed at the steering group meeting on 9 April.

  33. Do more with the NHS App

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  34. Report of return visit to Ward 43 at UHCW

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    Read about the improvements we found when we revisited Ward 43 at University Hospital Coventry.

  35. Read about COVID-19 vaccination

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    Latest updates on vaccination and access in Coventry

  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. What help can you get to pay for your prescriptions?

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    Find out what help is out there to help you cover the cost of your medication.

  40. Changes to prescription charges

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    From 1 May 2024 the prescription charge will increase

  41. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group Minutes- 6 February 2024

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    Our steering group met on 6 February 2024.

  42. 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

  43. What you told us about access to NHS services in Coventry

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    Very different experiences of GP services and positive about pharmacy services

  44. The roles at a GP surgery

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    Find out about the different roles within your GP surgery

  45. City of Coventry Health Centre - Community Day

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