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Health Bill risks silencing patient voices, warns Dorset MP
Liberal Democrats are calling on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to oppose plans in the NHS Modernisation Bill which would abolish Healthwatch England and the network of local Healthwatch, describing it as a "bonfire of patient safety."
Healthwatch Dorset’s Annual Report shows how public feedback has improved health and care
Last year (April 2021-March 2022), Healthwatch Dorset supported more than 4,700 people to have their say on health and social care and to get the right information and advice about local services.
Healthwatch Gloucestershire’s Annual Report shows how public feedback has improved health and care
Last year (April 2021-March 2022), Healthwatch Gloucestershire supported more than 2,850 people to have their say on health and social care and to get the right information and advice about local services.
Healthwatch Somerset’s Annual Report shows how public feedback has improved health and care
Last year (April 2021-March 2022), Healthwatch Somerset supported almost 2,900 people to have their say on health and social care and to get the right information and advice about local services.
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.
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.
Evolving Communities wins Healthwatch Wolverhampton contract to be local people’s health and care champion
Following a recent tender process, Evolving Communities has been appointed by the City of Wolverhampton Council to provide Healthwatch services from April 2022.
Improvements to Somerset’s maternity services are guided by those they care for
In its new annual report, the Somerset Maternity Voices Partnership (SMVP) highlights just how much positive change can be achieved to improve health and care services, when those who provide care truly value the experience and expertise of those they aim to serve.
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