1. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

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    People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

  2. Find NHS or Care Services

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    NHS website is the country's biggest health website giving information including conditions, symptoms and treatments, what to do and when to get help.

  3. Annual report 2015-16

    Report -

    Read about the work we did in 2015-16

  4. Annual report 2014-15

    Report -

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

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Lived experiences of using NHS services in Coventry

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    This report pulls together people’s stories and feedback shared with Healthwatch Coventry since after the first lockdown ended. 

  8. Healthwatch Coventry Annual Report 2020-21

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    Read about the work we did and what we achieved in 2020-21

  9. How to get your NHS number

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    Having your NHS number makes accessing many NHS services like COVID-19 vaccination easier. This article explains how you can find yours...

  10. Report of mystery shopping exercise of GP phone systems

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    Healthwatch Coventry findings and recommendations from mystery shopping exercise of phoning GP practices

  11. A guide to the NHS app

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    Using the NHS app can make accessing some NHS services easier. This guide aims to help you get set up and familiar with the app...

  12. Our Chair on the local COVID-19 infection level

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    Stuart Linnell the Chair of Healthwatch Coventry gives his latest take on the challenge posed by COVID-19

  13. Healthwatch England publish research impact of NHS waiting times

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    Healthwatch England's research looks at how the backlog of 5.7 million patients is impacting the lives of those waiting.

  14. 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

  15. Fit note changes

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    From 6 April the way GPs sign fit notes is changing.

  16. 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.

  17. Clear information report - GP practice team

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    The Healthwatch Coventry Clear Information Group reviewed a new booklet about GP services

  18. Our annual report for 2021-22

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    Read our annual report to find out the work we did to improve health and social care in the past 12 months.

  19. How we helped improve health and care 2021-22

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    We have published our annual report setting out the work we did to improve health and social care in Coventry in the past 12 months

  20. New leaflet about local GP services

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    GP booklet explains the role of the different people in the GP practice team

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. New Government Plan for Patients

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

  25. 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.

  26. The State of Health and Care

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