1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Authorised Representative volunteer role description

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  5. Volunteer

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  7. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group meeting agenda - 9 August

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

  8. 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.

  9. Together with Autism Conference 2022

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  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. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group Minutes - 6 June 2022

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    Our Steering group met on 6 June 2022.

  12. Good Engagement Principles

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    Our eight principles to guide effective engagement and involvement of patient and the public by NHS and care organisations, so that barriers to involving people can be addressed.

  13. Having Your Say

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    Chair of Healthwatch Coventry, Stuart Linnell, reflects on changes to the NHS and our Good Engagement Charter review to produce new Good Engagement Principles.

  14. New Government Plan for Patients

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

  15. 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'.

  16. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group Agenda - 18 October 2022

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

  17. What vaccinations should you have?

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    People are being encouraged to catch up on their routine vaccinations provided for free by the NHS.

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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.

  21. The State of Health and Care

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

  22. Adult Social Care - Find out more and have your say...

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  23. Chat Together - Bowel Cancer UK

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  24. Chat Together - Bowel Cancer UK

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  25. Chat Together - Bowel Cancer UK

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  26. Chat Together - Bowel Cancer UK

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  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. NHS Diabetes Awareness Event

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  30. The Patient's Voice

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    Our Chair, Stuart Linnell, talks about how we share the experiences and issues for local people

  31. 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.

  32. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group Minutes - 9 August 2022

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    Our Steering group met on 9 August 2022.

  33. What is mpox and who can get a vaccine?

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    Find out the signs and symptoms of mpox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine.

  34. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group Agenda - 6 December 2022

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

  35. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group Minutes - 18 October 2022

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    Our Steering Group met on 18th October 2022.

  36. Six major health benefits to losing weight

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    Free tips and tools to help people get started if they want to lose weight, eat better or get active