NEWS
The latest news about our work to drive improvements in health, social care and wellbeing, nationally and locally.
Healthwatch Gloucestershire report: People’s experience of monitoring their blood pressure at home
People increasingly use remote medical technologies to keep tabs on their health. We looked at local people’s experience of monitoring their blood pressure from home to see what NHS services can learn. Summary High blood pressure (hypertension) if untreated, increases your risk of serious problems such as heart...
Healthwatch England News – Lack of NHS dental appointments widens health inequalities
A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating living costs. Healthwatch England have warned decision-makers that NHS dentistry is in desperate need of reform. With living costs on the rise, Healthwatch England’s new findings show...
Patient feedback will help improve A&E experience at Dorset County Hospital
256 people have told Healthwatch Dorset about their experiences of being treated at Dorset County Hospital A&E, to inform a new report that will be used by the hospital to improve A&E care for local people. Healthwatch Dorset investigated the experiences, needs and expectations of people who use A&E, to...
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