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New report: Evaluating people’s experiences of Derriford Hospital’s maternity services in Plymouth
Devon Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) has published a new report evaluating Derriford Hospital’s maternity setting in Plymouth from the perspective of service users.
New research shows urgent need for dental reform as patients in Dorset struggle to get the care they need
Healthwatch Dorset recently investigated why people are struggling to get dental care in the county, finding only three of Dorset’s 99 NHS registered dental practices who were taking on new adult patients and only 13 who were accepting children as new patients.
Share your experience of Care at Home services to help improve care in Gloucestershire
Healthwatch Gloucestershire, wants to know what you think about Care at Home services in the county. They will use your feedback to help drive positive change and improvement in Gloucestershire’s social care services.
Post-COVID syndrome: What care and support have you received in Gloucestershire?
If you or a loved one have been living with post-COVID syndrome (long COVID), Healthwatch Gloucestershire wants to know about the support you have received from health and care services in the county.
Healthwatch recommends improved communication and support for patients waiting for surgery in Somerset
In a recent Healthwatch survey, patients who are waiting for planned surgery in Somerset reported a lack of communication from hospitals and many felt their health and wellbeing had deteriorated while waiting for treatment.
Young people in Dorset want health and social care services to listen more, communicate better and coordinate their care
In a new report out today from Healthwatch Dorset, young people are asking the county’s health and social care services to improve how they support and care for young people.
New report highlights what can be done to help tackle social isolation and loneliness in Gloucestershire
A new report from Healthwatch Gloucestershire presents local people’s experiences of social isolation and loneliness, and highlights initiatives that could be used to provide greater support for people living in Gloucestershire.
Somerset’s maternity services improved by listening to local families
Last year, 900 people shared their experiences of maternity care with the Somerset Maternity Voices Partnership (MVP). In its first annual report, published today, the MVP highlights how they have worked with local families and care providers to improve the quality of maternity services in the county.
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