1. Annual report 2019-20

    Report -

    Read about our year, who we talked to, what they said, and what we did to work for better health and social care.

  2. Annual report 2018-19

    Report -

    This report summarises the work we did in 2018-19 to listen to local people and work for better health and care service in Coventry

  3. Findings about 'Discharge to Assess' and reablement services in Coventry

    Report -

    This report presents the experiences of 47 people and enables the reader to hear their voices, feelings and views about the care they received as part of short term support after a stay in hospital.

  4. Experiences of homecare/support services

    Report -

    This report focuses on the support people get to remain in their own home when they need help with things such as eating, drinking, and personal care.

  5. A guide to the NHS app

    Advice and Information -

    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...

  6. Six major health benefits to losing weight

    Advice and Information -

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

  7. New Government Plan for Patients

    News -

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

  8. City Council seeks feedback on home support

    News -

    What is important for home care /home support? Coventry City Council Adult Social Care would like to know.

  9. What should you expect from home care services?

    Advice and Information -

    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

  10. Annual report 2017-18

    Report -

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

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. Healthwatch Coventry Annual Report 2020-21

    Report -

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

  20. 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.

  21. 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 .

  22. Clear information report - GP practice team

    Report -

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

  23. NHS acts on your feedback to improve dental care

    News -

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

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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

  28. 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.

  29. 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

  30. 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.

  31. NHS Dental Recovery Plan

    News -

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