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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."
Young people speak up about the improvements they want to see in the health and care services they use
A new report out today from Healthwatch Gloucestershire, presents young people’s recommendations for how Gloucestershire’s health and care services can improve the way they support and care for young people.
Post-COVID syndrome patients in Gloucestershire need more information about the care and support that’s available
As more are being diagnosed with post-COVID syndrome (long COVID), Healthwatch Gloucestershire has published a new report highlighting the need for better communication about the condition and the care and support that’s available in the county.
Healthwatch report highlights ongoing public concerns about NHS 111 service in Devon and Somerset
People who use NHS 111 in Devon and Somerset have reported ongoing concerns about the quality of the service, with the most common complaints being about long waiting times and difficulty getting through on the phone.
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.
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