1. MPs report warns of challenge of addressing NHS backlog

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    Omicron and emergency care crisis could derail plans to tackle the NHS backlog, warn MPs

  2. Coventry Hospital invites local people to give views on plans

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    University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire has come out with draft priorities for the future for local people to comment on

  3. Tackling heart attack myths

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    Do you know the early signs of a heart attack - new NHS lifesaving campaign to encourage people to know the signs and act

  4. New planned care platform

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    Government sets out plans for 'My Planned Care' a new online route for information for patients waiting for planned surgery.

  5. New 1,600 space car opens at Coventry hospital

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    A new 1,600 space staff car park is set to open at University Hospital, Coventry as part of a major infrastructure project that will also further improve the experience of patients and visitors.

  6. Ockenden review into maternity service reports

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    Findings of Shropshire maternity review finds major issues and makes recommendations for all maternity services

  7. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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    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.

  8. 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.

  9. Let’s make sure Women’s health keeps moving up the agenda

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    Ruth our Chief Officer reflects on moves to better address women's health needs.

  10. What is a GP referral and how can you get one?

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    When you need specialist NHS support, like hospital tests or treatment, you often need a referral from your GP first. Find out what this includes and what to expect.

  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. 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

  13. 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

  14. Summary of issues and recommendations raised by Healthwatch Coventry

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    Read our briefing paper pulling together the issues raised by Coventry residents and recommendations we have made.

  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. NHS Trust Quality Accounts 2022: Our commentaries

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    Each year Healthwatch Coventry looks at the evidence local NHS organisations produce about the quality of the services they provide. We consider how the trusts have used the feedback from patients and local people to improve.