1. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?

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    We've pulled together a number of services for parents in need of support for their mental health. Read more to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

  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. Ockenden review into maternity service reports

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    Findings of Shropshire maternity review finds major issues and makes recommendations for all maternity services

  4. Maternity Scandal – The Unforgivable Silence

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    Stuart Linnell, Chair of Healthwatch Coventry, reflects on the Ockenden review and the importance of listening to families, and people.

  5. 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.

  6. The State of Health and Care

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

  7. NHS services - experiences of people fleeing domestic abuse

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    Read our report highlighting experiences of NHS services of women fleeing domestic abuse

  8. Maternity care experiences of asylum seekers and refugees

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    Stories of maternity care before, during and after birth from women supported by Carriers of Hope. Women who are asylum seekers and refugees and people with no recourse to public funds.

  9. Maternity care from the point of view of asylum seekers and refugees

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    Read experiences of Coventry maternity care for this vulnerable group of women.

  10. Healthwatch Coventry Annual Report 2022-23

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    Read about our year's work listening to local people and working to make health and social care better

  11. How we made sure local people were heard last year

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    Read about the difference Healthwatch Coventry made last year

  12. Maternity care for asylum seekers and refugees in Coventry

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    Local health and care leaders commit to actions in response to Healthwatch Coventry findings.

  13. The state of health and care

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    The scale of challenges facing health and social care services has been set out by the Care Quality Commission in its annual State of Care report for 2022-23.

  14. Healthwatch Coventry wins award for improving maternity care for refugees and asylum seekers

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    We have won the annual Healthwatch Impact Award for making a difference for local people.

  15. CQC publishes findings of its latest national maternity survey

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    More women are reporting positive interactions with maternity staff, according to findings of a national survey by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). But some areas of experience - either before, during or after birth - remain worse than they were five years ago the regulator said.

  16. Annual report 2019-20

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

  17. We find out the views of those using carers breaks

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    We asked family carers and those they care for about their experiences of respite or replacement care provision. We wanted to find out if the service met the needs of those who usually do the caring role and those who are cared for.

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

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    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.

  19. Carers Week 2021: Claire's Story

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    We've been listening to the experiences of family or unpaid carers living in Coventry. To mark Carers Week 2021 (7-13 June), we're highlighting some of the issues carers have faced during the Coronavirus pandemic.

  20. Carers Week 2021: Martin's Story

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    We've been listening to the experiences of family or unpaid carers living in Coventry. To mark Carers Week 2021 (7-13 June), we're highlighting some of the issues carers have faced during the Coronavirus pandemic.

  21. Support for family/informal carers in Coventry

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    Local support available to help if you have a family or informal caring role.

  22. Healthwatch Coventry Annual Report 2020-21

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

  23. What should happen when you're diagnosed with dementia

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    This article will tell you what support someone diagnosed with dementia should receive...

  24. What is adult social care?

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    This article answers key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

  25. What support can I get as a carer?

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    Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to.