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Healthwatch Dorset report explores experiences of first and second-generation immigrants when accessing NHS care
Healthwatch Dorset's latest report explores how first and second-generation immigrants in Bournemouth experience NHS services — and what can be done to make healthcare more inclusive, easy to access and culturally responsive.
New CEO pledges to ensure local voices are heard by those who have the power to change and deliver
The community interest company which runs the Healthwatch services in Gloucestershire, Somerset and Dorset has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer.
Council strategy aims to keep older people in their own homes for longer
This month, Gloucestershire County Council has published an Older People Care Home Strategy. The strategy was informed by a survey that was carried out by research consultancy Evolving Communities and the county’s independent health and social care champion Healthwatch Gloucestershire on behalf of Gloucestershire County Council.
Evolving Communities extends coverage of Healthwatch services
Evolving Communities has been awarded the contract to run Healthwatch services in Dorset.
Pastures new for CEO Mary Curran
Mary joined the team in April 2018 to oversee the strategic development of Evolving Communities and Healthwatch Gloucestershire and Healthwatch Somerset. She leaves to take a up a role with Wellbeing Teams, a national charity which supports the care of the elderly, disabled and those near the end of their lives.
Five creative ways to engage with the public in health and care research
Including public opinions in health and care strategy and planning is of crucial importance to the UK government, as well as public and private sector organisations.
Evolving Communities is looking for patients, their carers or family members to share their experiences on the services provided by a Wiltshire-based hospice.
A small user advisory group at Dorothy House Hospice Care has been run by Evolving Communities for the last two years. Now in its third year, the group are on the lookout for more people to join to share their ideas on the care and support provided at the hospice.
Say hello to new team members
Some new faces have joined the team at Evolving Communities - bringing with them a passion to help people in the South West have their voices heard on health and social care issues.
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