1. Annual report 2017-18

    Report -

    In this report we summarise our work and achievements in 2017-18

  2. Improving patient communication/involvement and the role of technology in local NHS services

    Report -

    469 people took part in our survey to find out how people would like to access NHS service using technology, book appointments and get test results, and what people think about communication from and feedback to GP practices.

  3. Good Engagement Charter

    Report -

    We worked with Healthwatch Warwickshire to produce a simple 9 step approach tool to help make engagement worthwhile for organisations and individuals.

  4. Getting to outpatient appointments

    Report -

    Local people have told us what they think about the location of outpatient appointments and tests. 205 people responded to our survey asking about how people travel to outpatient appointments at hospitals and the impact of different locations.

  5. NHS Trust Quality Accounts 2019: Our commentaries

    Report -

    Each year Healthwatch Coventry looks at the evidence local NHS organisations produce about the quality of their services, and inputs into the ideas for future quality priorities based on what we hear about services.

  6. NHS Trust Quality Accounts 2018: Our commentaries

    Report -

    Each year Healthwatch Coventry looks at the evidence local NHS organisations produce about the quality of their services, and inputs into the ideas for future quality priorities based on what we hear about services.

  7. NHS Trust Quality Accounts 2017: Our commentaries

    Report -

    Each year Healthwatch Coventry looks at the evidence local NHS organisations produce about the quality of their services, and inputs into the ideas for future quality priorities based on what we hear about services.

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

    Report -

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

  9. Patient experiences of the non-emergency patient transport service

    Report -

    In late 2015 and early 2016 we carried out two patient surveys to gather feedback from people who use the non-emergency patient transport service.

  10. Healthwatch Coventry Annual Report 2020-21

    Report -

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

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

    News -

    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. Report of discussion workshop on good involvement of local people

    Report -

    Read a summary of findings for a workshop we ran to discuss good patient public involvement with local engagement leads .

  13. Clear information report - GP practice team

    Report -

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

  14. NHS acts on your feedback to improve dental care

    News -

    The NHS has announced changes to dentistry aimed at improving access to services

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

    News -

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

  16. Cost of living impacting peoples health

    News -

    The rising cost of living (rising household energy bills, inflation and interest rates) is adversely affecting people’s mental health and wellbeing.

  17. Cost of Living Crisis Takes Toll on People's Health

    Blog -

    Stuart Linnell MBE, Healthwatch Coventry Chair, talks about the Cost of Living Crisis and health and wellbeing of local people.

  18. Steps forward for women's health but still a lot to do

    Blog -

    Our Chief Officer Ruth reflects on development to support women's health

  19. Cost of living - a barrier to healthcare for the most vulnerable

    News -

    The cost of living is having a detrimental impact on people's decisions about healthcare. But if you are disabled, on benefits or aged 18-24, you're more likely to avoid vital health services due to fear of extra costs. We set out immediate actions.

  20. We celebrated 10 years of our work at our annual meeting - read the write up of our discussion

    News -

    Read the report of the discussion at the Healthwatch Coventry Annual meeting

  21. Working for change in the Marmot city

    Blog -

    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.

  22. NHS Dental Recovery Plan

    News -

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