1. Have you joined the Coventry Health Challenge?

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    What is the Coventry Health Challenge?

    Most of us know that it is important to our health and well-being to eat well, stay active (physically and mentally), give up smoking, cut down on drinking and make sure you get things like the flu jab.

  2. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group meeting - 26 January 2021

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    Our Steering Group met on Tuesday 26 January 2021

  3. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group meeting - 6 October 2020

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    Our Steering Group met via Zoom in October.

  4. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group meeting - 17 November 2020

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    Our Steering Group met via Zoom in November.

  5. Healthwatch Coventry Annual Report 2020-21

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

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group minutes October 2021

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    Our Steering Group met on 12 October 2021.

  9. Healthwatch Coventry Steering Group meeting - 8 February 2022

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

  10. 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

  11. Your care, your way – Join Healthwatch’s new campaign

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    Clear, understandable information is important to help you make the right health and care decisions. Join our campaign and have your say on what needs to change.

  12. The Accessible Information Standard – what you can expect from services

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    The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide NHS services or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.

  13. New calorie labelling rules come into force

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    New legislation applying to large businesses such as takeaways, restaurants and cafes comes into force on today.

  14. Clear information report - GP practice team

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

  15. One in four refused help to understand information about their healthcare

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    Survey findings show health and care services not achieving accessible information legal duty for disabled people and those with learning disabilities.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.